Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after cars enter freeway work zones

Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after more than a dozen incidents in which the autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report. The recall affects 3,871 vehicles equipped with Waymo’s 5th Generation Automated Driving System.According to NHTSA, the software issue could allow a vehicle to enter a closed freeway construction zone and continue traveling at posted speeds. Regulators said affected vehicles may avoid or…

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Bitcoin Miners Need B for AI Pivot as IREN Faces B Funding Gap

Public Bitcoin miners are increasingly being valued as AI infrastructure companies, but turning that narrative into reality could require roughly $50 billion in near-term capital, according to a new framework highlighted by Blocksbridge Consulting’s latest Miner Weekly newsletter.Using data from VanEck, the report argues that miners need long-term financing to…

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The No. 1 word Gen Z use to describe modern weddings

Weddings remain an important tradition, but Gen Z is increasingly questioning the expectations that come with them. A new survey of 2,000 Gen Z adults (aged 22+) found that nearly seven in 10 (69%) believe weddings today feel more like a production than a personal celebration. Commissioned by Affirm and…