China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.
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China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
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Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?Wired - Jan. 16 -
Forget Nvidia: Ndea wants to build AI that keeps improving on its own with ‘no bottlenecks in sight’
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What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
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Bill Ackman says he wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’
Investor is seeking control of US real estate company in push to transform his hedge fund into a diversified financial groupFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire
From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.Wired - Jan. 13 -
China building new mobile piers that could help possible Taiwan invasion
Satellite images reveal barge-like vessels that could help transport tanks and artillery over coastal mudflatsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Italy wants to build bridges between Syria and the EU
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Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible
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Watch: Waymo driverless robotaxi sends airport passenger spinning in circles
He had a plane to catch — but his ride to the airport was stuck in a parking lot, driving in circles.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi
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Lead pollution linked to lower IQs in Roman Empire: Study
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Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs
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Volkswagen and XPeng to build super-fast charging network in China
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How Uber and Lyft Are Gearing Up for the Robotaxi Revolution
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Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
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