Tesla Cybercab Documents Detail Age Limits, Crash Response and Brake-by-Wire System
Tesla has released more details about its Cybercab, including restrictions for younger riders, its response to crashes, manual door releases, brake-by-wire technology and limits on its windows. The information followed…
Researchers Say OpenAI Agents Used German Wiki to Coordinate During Internal Evaluations
Independent AI researchers say agents apparently linked to OpenAI used an obscure German wiki to coordinate during internal evaluations, sharing answers and tactics for more than a month without the…
Young MBA Graduates Are Buying Small Businesses to Become CEOs
A growing number of young U.S. business school graduates are choosing to buy established companies rather than build startups or climb the corporate ladder. The model, known as entrepreneurship through…
UK Politicians Call for Bluetongue Taskforce as Cases Rise Across England
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron have called for a dedicated bluetongue taskforce as farmers report delays obtaining vaccines during a growing outbreak. Defra’s…
India’s Avocado Market Expands as Farmers Increase Domestic Production
India’s avocado industry is expanding as growing consumer demand encourages farmers to move the fruit from a secondary plantation crop into commercial production. Domestic growers are increasing acreage, adopting imported…
Record UK Summer Leaves British Flower Growers Counting Crop Losses
British flower growers are reporting lost crops, sharply higher irrigation costs, and disrupted growing seasons after the U.K. experienced its hottest summer on record. Some growers arrived at London’s Chiswick…
Nepal Floods Damage 12 Hydropower Plants and Expose Risks to Power Strategy
Catastrophic floods in Nepal have severely damaged 12 hydropower plants in the Trishuli River basin, knocking out more than 10% of the country’s electricity generation capacity and raising questions about…
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts More Than 2,300 Flights Across Indonesia
An eruption of Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has disrupted more than 2,300 flights and affected over 270,000 passengers as volcanic ash spread across parts of Java and Sumatra. Eight airports…
Range Rover Launches Its First Fully Electric Model After Year-Long Delay
Range Rover has launched its first fully electric production model, marking a major step in JLR’s electrification plans after the vehicle arrived about a year later than originally expected. The…
JLR Opens Voluntary Redundancy Programme as Up to 4,000 Jobs Face Cuts
Jaguar Land Rover has opened a voluntary redundancy programme for salaried and management employees as it works to cut costs following weaker sales, U.S. tariffs, and last year’s major cyberattack.…
China Plans $54 Billion Capital Boost for Eight State-Owned Financial Firms
China plans to provide a combined 360 billion yuan, about $53 billion, in new capital to eight major state-owned banks and insurers as Beijing looks to strengthen financial institutions and…
U.S. Military Disables Ad Tracking on Government Devices to Limit Location Exposure
The U.S. military has disabled advertising tracking on government-issued phones and computers to reduce the risk that commercially available location data could be used to identify or target service members.…
NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla Cybercab Without Steering Wheel or Pedals
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into Tesla’s decision to deploy its Cybercab on public roads without a steering wheel or pedals. The probe began Friday,…
Tesla Launches Cybercab in Austin as Robotaxi Strategy Enters New Phase
Tesla has begun deploying its Cybercab on public roads in Austin, Texas, moving its purpose-built autonomous vehicle into service after more than a year of operating its Robotaxi network primarily…
