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Self-Driving Cars News
The latest Self-Driving Cars news, tracked continuously by NeuraFeed. 2 source-cited articles covering Self-Driving Cars announcements, releases, and analysis, each grounded in verified reporting.
Nevada Greenlights Major Robotaxi Expansion, Paving Way for Thousands of Autonomous Vehicles
Nevada's Transportation Authority has approved permits for Tesla, Uber, and Waymo to operate commercial robotaxi services in Clark County, including Las Vegas. These approvals could lead to the deployment of up to 8,000 robotaxis over the next year, significantly transforming local transportation. While Tesla initially received a highly restricted permit for 10 vehicles, a subsequent approval allows for up to 5,000, though the company anticipates deploying around 2,500 in the first year.
Apple's Billion-Dollar Car Failure Paved the Way for its AI Chip Dominance
Apple's decade-long, multi-billion dollar self-driving car program, Project Titan, ultimately failed to produce a vehicle but became an unexpected catalyst for the company's powerful AI chip development. The ambitious goal of Level 5 autonomous driving necessitated advanced on-device AI processing, leading to the creation and evolution of Apple's Neural Engine, now a cornerstone of its AI strategy across all products. This pivot from automotive aspirations to AI hardware leadership highlights how even significant setbacks can yield transformative technological advancements.