Uber, Wayve and Nissan plan to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo this year
Nissan will integrate Wayve’s self-driving software into the Leaf with the goal of making the vehicles available on the Uber app in Tokyo.
Defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions
The US military might use generative AI systems to rank lists of targets and make recommendations about which to strike first, which would then be vetted by humans, according to a Defense official with knowledge of the matter. The disclosure about how the military may use AI chatbots comes as the Pentagon faces scrutiny over…
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Burnout Isn’t Bragging Material — It’s a Warning. Here’s Why
Burnout is often framed as a discipline issue or emotional weakness. For entrepreneurs over 40, it’s more often a recovery deficit.
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AI Was Supposed to Make Work Easier. A New Study Shows It’s Doing the Opposite.
The analysis covered 443 million hours of work across 1,111 employers and found AI is intensifying activity across nearly every category.
Target Is Going to War With Amazon and Just Slashed Prices on 3,000 Spring Items. Here’s What’s Getting Cheaper.
The price cuts come as the retail giant is trying to win back shoppers who have shifted to discount competitors.
Disney+ is rolling out its TikTok-like ‘Verts’ short-form video feed
Following the success of TikTok and Instagram Reels, Verts is designed to boost daily engagement and reach mobile-first viewers, all while increasing discovery across Disney+’s catalog.
Honda scraps 3 EVs planned for the US, blaming tariffs and Chinese competition
The Japanese automaker said the change of plans will cost it up to $15.7 billion.
The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze In January, Beijing-based software engineer Feng Qingyang started tinkering with OpenClaw, a new AI tool that can take over a device and autonomously complete tasks.…
Pragmatic by design: Engineering AI for the real world
The impact of artificial intelligence extends far beyond the digital world and into our everyday lives, across the cars we drive, the appliances in our homes, and medical devices that keep people alive. More and more, product engineers are turning to AI to enhance, validate, and streamline the design of the items that furnish our…