California DMV immediately suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit

October 24, 2023

The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday it has immediately suspended Cruise’s deployment and driverless testing permits, ending the GM self-driving car subsidiary’s robotaxi operations in San Francisco just months after receiving the last necessary permit to commercialize its operations. “Public safety remains the California DMV’s top priority, and the department’s autonomous vehicle regulations […]

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California DMW immediately suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit

October 24, 2023

The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday it has immediately suspended Cruise’s deployment and driverless testing permits, ending the GM self-driving car subsidiary’s operations in San Francisco just months after receiving the last necessary permit to commercialize its robotaxi service. “Public safety remains the California DMV’s top priority, and the department’s autonomous vehicle regulations […]

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Signos raises $20 million to sprinkle AI fairy dust on the weight loss industry

October 24, 2023

Signos, a metabolic health platform that utilizes a unique AI-engine with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to offer real-time data and recommendations for healthy weight management, has announced a successful $20 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Cheyenne Ventures and GV (Google Ventures), with additional investments from Dexcom Ventures and Samsung. […]

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Europe’s CSAM-scanning plan is a tipping point for democratic rights, experts warn

October 24, 2023

A controversial child sexual abuse material (CSAM)-scanning proposal that’s under discussion by lawmakers in Europe is both the wrong response to tackling a sensitive and multifacted societal problem and a direct threat to democratic values in a free and open society, a seminar organized by the European Data Protection Supervisor heard yesterday. More than 20 […]

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Apple sends out invites for ‘Scary Fast’ event – new Macs could be on the way

October 24, 2023

Apple this morning sent out invites for its upcoming ‘Scary Fast’ virtual event, set for October 30. Along with being scheduled for All Hallows’ Eve-Eve, the tagline could well be a reference to new silicon. Perhaps the new M3 chip is scheduled to arrive in time for what will most likely be the company’s last […]

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