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Uber starts testing robotaxis on the streets of Manchester

Self-driving cars from Pony and Verne are mapping the city with safety drivers, but no passenger service has been applied for.

15 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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The $299 wall or tabletop screen will control smart home gadgets, but will not be sold in the EU because of regulations.

14 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Brad Smith wants "kill switches" for AI and legal duties to victims of rogue AI agents, as the UK prepares to legislate.

12 October 2026 Source: The Guardian

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Testing of the Chinese company's driverless cars is due to start within weeks, alongside Uber's plans with Wayve.

11 October 2026 Source: TechCrunch

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The chief executive says people must always be able to pause or shut down an AI model mid-task.

11 October 2026 Source: TechCrunch

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The driver assistance system will be called Tesla Assisted Driving, as Tesla seeks approval across the EU.

10 October 2026 Source: TechCrunch

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Names and contact details were taken from a third-party platform, and customers received a rogue notification.

9 October 2026 Source: TechCrunch

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The free tool checks images, video and audio for the invisible watermark used by Google, OpenAI and Nvidia.

7 October 2026 Source: TechCrunch

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The merger brings Paramount+ and HBO Max, CNN and CBS, and Game of Thrones and the DC Universe under one roof.

7 October 2026 Source: TechCrunch

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A new task force has 120 days to report on the risks and opportunities of advanced AI.

5 October 2026 Source: TechCrunch