In response to escalating concerns about child safety online, OpenAI has unveiled a blueprint to enhance U.S. child protection efforts amid the AI boom. The Child Safety Blueprint, which was released Tuesday, is designed to help with faster detection, better reporting, and more efficient investigation into cases of AI-enabled child exploitation. The overall goal of the Child Safety Blueprint is to tackle the alarming rise in child sexual exploitation linked to advancements in AI. According to the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), more than 8,000 reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse content were detected in the first half of 2025, a 14% increase from the year prior. This includes criminals using AI tools to generate fake explicit images of children for financial sextortion and to generate convincing messages for grooming. OpenAI’s blueprint also comes amid increased scrutiny from policymakers, educators, and child-safety advocates, especially in light of troubling incidents where young individuals died by suicide after allegedly engaging with AI chatbots. Last November, the Social Media Victims Law Center and the Tech Justice Law Project filed seven lawsuits in California state courts, alleging that OpenAI released GPT-4o before it was ready. The suits claim the product’s psychologically manipulative nature contributed to wrongful deaths by suicide and assisted suicide. They cite four individuals who died by suicide and three others who experienced severe, life-threatening delusions after extended interactions with the chatbot. This blueprint was developed in collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the Attorney General Alliance, as well as with feedback from North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown. The company says that the blueprint focuses on three aspects: updating legislation to include AI-generated abuse material, refining reporting mechanisms to law enforcement, and integrating preventative safeguards directly into AI systems. By
Apr 8, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Volkswagen begins testing its self-driving microbuses in Los Angeles ahead of launch with Uber Volkswagen subsidiary MOIA America and Uber have started testing autonomous microbuses in Los Angeles, the companies announced Wednesday, the latest step as they prepare to launch a robotaxi service by late 2026. A year ago, MOIA America and Uber unveiled an ambitious plan to launch a commercial robotaxi service — using autonomous versions of Volkswagen’s electric ID. Buzz minivan — in multiple U.S. cities over the next decade. Los Angeles is the first city on that list. Testing will start in the next few weeks with about 10 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles in Los Angeles, according to the company. The production version of the driverless vehicle seats four people. Paul DeLong, president of commercialization at MOIA America, called Los Angeles a natural market to introduce the company’s autonomous vehicles for ride experiences, “given its long history of shaping car culture and embracing new mobility technologies.” Since last year’s announcement, MOIA America and Uber set up a joint facility in Los Angeles for day-to-day fleet operations. The test fleet is small for now, but Volkswagen says it will eventually scale to more than 100 autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles. The vehicles will initially launch with a human safety operator on board. Driverless operations are expected to begin in 2027, the company said. Sascha Meyer, the chief commercial officer for Volkswagen Autonomous Mobility, said this next step reflects the “strong momentum behind the strategy to bring autonomous mobility into real-world operation.” The MOIA America name is relatively new branding for Volkswagen’s autonomous vehicle projects in the U.S., known as Volkswagen ADMT until early 2026. But the MOIA brand has been around for a while, since it was first launched by Volkswagen in 2018 at TechCrunch Disrupt London, and is
Apr 8, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
Fusion power has always been a bit of a contradiction. The fusion part is actually kind of easy — an undergrad recently built a simple fusion device in his bedroom, for example — but getting electricity out of the reaction isn’t. “A fusion reactor that makes power — and there’s plenty of those, they already exist,” Daniel Velázquez, materials science lead at Avalanche Energy, told TechCrunch. “A fusion reactor that makes electricity is better.” That’s where the nascent industry remains stuck. Fusion reactions release tremendous amounts of energy by fusing two lighter atoms into a heavier one. But harvesting that energy has proven challenging. The most common approach is to heat water and spin a steam turbine, but that approach isn’t terribly efficient, harnessing at best around 60% of the power. Avalanche Energy thinks it can capture more of that energy by developing new materials known as radiovoltaics. Radiovoltaics are similar to photovoltaics — traditional solar panels — in that they use semiconductors to transform radiation into electricity. They’ve been around for a while, but they’re not very effective. Existing radiovoltaics are easily damaged by the very radiation they harness and don’t produce that much electricity. Today, Avalanche was awarded a $5.2 million contract from DARPA to develop new radiovoltaics, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. The Pentagon research agency is interested in using the materials in a new class of nuclear batteries, which use radioactive decay from materials like polonium to generate electricity. Such devices could help power spacecraft and satellites for several years. They could also be used in more energy-intensive terrestrial military applications for days on end — “in particular for autonomous systems or missions where logistics are a little bit impermissible,” Velázquez said. That’s not exactly what Avalanche is building toward as a company, but the DARPA
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Self-driving cars are officially picking up passengers in Nashville since Waymo launched its first public rides in the city this week. The company is starting with a 60-square-mile service area. This includes Lower Broadway, 12 South, Midtown and East Nashville. These vehicles operate completely on their own. Waymo trained the cars to anticipate traffic moves. They know exactly how to react if another vehicle cuts in. Each car instantly shares what it learns with the rest of the fleet. Thousands of Nashville residents have already signed up for the service. NewsChannel 5 Investigative Reporter Levi Ismail, got to take a ride in one and spoke to a Waymo spokesperson who shared some words for those hesitant to get on board. "We have 500000 trips a week across cities we serve so think about that that's a lot of trips where it all goes right and were always safety delivering our passengers," a Waymo spokesperson said. The company is inviting new riders on a rolling basis as Waymo scales its operations. You can download the Waymo app right now to join the waitlist. Want to see exactly how these autonomous vehicles navigate busy Nashville traffic? Watch the video above to see the self-driving cars in action. Want to share your experience or concerns about sharing the road with Waymo? Email me at Eric.Pointer@NewsChannel5.com to share your thoughts. This story was reported by Eric Pointer and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Eric Pointer and our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Austin Pollack brings us an update on a remarkable young man facing great odds, and his family has one simple request: pray for Cole. I believe in the power of prayer and hope you'll join
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CHICAGO — In downtown Chicago, people have been spotting Google’s Waymo automated vehicles testing and mapping the Windy City’s streets. For now, the autonomous vehicles must be driven by a human, as the industry seeks the endorsement of state lawmakers. For the last year, legislators in Springfield have been trying to work through a variety of issues raised by skeptics of the autonomous vehicles, known as AVs. Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, said AV legislation has a long road ahead to address constituent concerns over safety, insurance and job losses for rideshare and cab drivers. In January, he introduced the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act, which would open counties in Illinois with over 1 million residents, as well as the counties of Sangamon, Madison, St. Clair, and Monroe, to automated commercial vehicles. But the bill has since been held up in the Rules Committee, an early step in the process that means it’s far from passage, especially in the current legislative session. Other bills supporting the industry also have yet to get the necessary support. While Waymo has started testing its vehicles with safety drivers in Chicago, the company has not yet announced plans to bring the robotaxis to counties other than Cook, according to Waymo spokesperson Chris Bonelli. Automated Vehicle legislation in Illinois Waymo only fully operates in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia and Texas — warm weather states where concerns about handling icy conditions are not as big an issue. The company has faced significant questions over the safety of its vehicles and fully automated taxis. A subsidiary of Alphabet, Waymo is under multiple federal investigations for traffic violations, including illegally passing stopped school buses. Company vehicles have also made headlines for blocking emergency vehicles and hitting a child near an elementary school. In a statement, Bonelli said Waymo is
Apr 8, 2026 · via news-gazette.com
Robotaxis could be coming to Boston. At least, that’s the hope of Waymo, a subsidiary of the parent company of Google, which has been testing autonomous vehicles locally. But for some local politicians and labor unions, it’s an over-my-dead-body situation. Driverless cars could be the harbinger of a new era of road safety, but some say they could also be a job killer. To understand more behind the controversy, GBH’s Morning Edition host Mark Herz spoke with PJ Vogt, host of the podcast Search Engine, which recently published a two-part story on the technology: On the history of driverless cars and one on the praise and pushback they’re facing here in the Commonwealth. What follows is a lightly edited transcript. Mark Herz: Let’s start with a recent poll that showed almost three in four voters in Massachusetts oppose driverless vehicles here, and said that safety concerns and job losses are top issues. You certainly heard about that even before the poll came out when you came up to cover a couple of Boston City Council hearings. So tell us about it. PJ Vogt: As you said, there were two hearings, about four hours each. And really, the predominant sort of thrust of the conversation was concern about job loss. I think that is where the people who are worried about this technology have a real point. There’s something like 75,000 rideshare drivers, mainly Uber and Lyft, in Boston. In a world where cheap, freely available, driverless cars are everywhere, it’s really hard to imagine that those workers have job security. So they’re concerned. You also have concern from other labor union members who drive for a living, such as delivery drivers, ambulance drivers, who think if autonomous vehicles come for these jobs, it might not be very long before they
Apr 8, 2026 · via wgbh.org
Prepare for a new robotaxi to hit the road. Uber and Volkswagen's self-driving division have started validation testing on the streets of Los Angeles for their ID Buzz vehicle, the companies said Wednesday. It's a critical step in their plan to open up to riders in the coming months. The autonomous minivans will first navigate the streets of LA with human operators onboard to supervise. The companies plan to launch their robotaxi service on the Uber app later this year and expand to more cities over the next decade. MOIA America, the name of the Volkswagen Group company that's developing autonomous vehicle technology, plans to scale the self-driving fleet to more than 100 ID Buzz vehicles during the test period. MOIA America and Uber have a joint facility in Los Angeles "for day-to-day fleet operations," the companies said in a statement. Eventually, they plan to build up to a fleet of "thousands of autonomous ID Buzz vehicles, supporting a shared goal to introduce driverless ride-hailing services together in multiple US markets." See also: I Got a Front-Row Seat to the Future of Autonomous Vehicles at CES 2026 Uber and Volkswagen Group announced their partnership in April 2025. Uber has teamed up with more than two dozen AV companies, including Waymo, Nuro, Avride and May Mobility. Ride-hailing competitor Lyft also collaborates with Waymo and May Mobility, as well as a handful of other AV companies like Tensor and Benteler Mobility. Riders in certain cities can -- or will soon be able to -- summon autonomous rides directly from Uber's and Lyft's apps, which they likely already have on their phones. "Los Angeles is a natural market to introduce MOIA's autonomous vehicles for ride experiences, given its long history of shaping car culture and embracing new mobility technologies," Paul DeLong, president of
Apr 8, 2026 · via cnet.com
Bigger Skyway trains or conversion to walking trail get public support - Jacksonville residents are weighing in on the future of the city's elevated Skyway system. - Top public choices include running larger trains or converting the structure into a walking and biking path. - Other options involve using autonomous shuttles, demolishing the structure, or continuing the current system until it fails. - The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will make a final decision this summer after reviewing public feedback and cost estimates. Public comments submitted so far on the future of the Skyway show the top choices are to either run bigger trains on the elevated structure or turn it into an above-ground path for walking and bicycling. Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO Nat Ford said the agency will keep taking opinions until April 10 in the current round of public feedback. The JTA board will make a final decision this summer. "There's still a lot of work that needs to be done," Ford told the Duval DOGE Committee of City Council at its April 7 meeting. One alternative under consideration is to reconstruct the elevated structure in downtown so rubber-tired autonomous transit shuttles can operate on it with ramps connecting the structure to streets. JTA started operating those autonomous shuttles on a Bay Street loop last summer. The Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation shuttles — known as NAVI — have struggled to attract passengers. JTA has said in the past the plan for the Skyway structure would be to put the shuttles on it as part of an Ultimate Urban Circulator system — U2C for short — connecting downtown to surrounding neighborhoods. Ford told the Duval DOGE Committee the ongoing study is taking a fresh, wide-open look. "I said from the outset of this process that we as the JTA wanted to
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JD LOGISTICS (02618.HK), a subsidiary of JD-SW (09618.HK), recently carried out its first night-time autonomous vehicle delivery in Shenzhen using its intelligent delivery vehicle, according to Chinese media reports. In this inaugural operation, JD LOGISTICS deployed the intelligent delivery vehicle loaded with daily consumer goods. It traveled along two newly approved cross-district night routes to Longgang District, marking the first time Shenzhen has granted night-time road access to functional autonomous vehicles. Auto-translated by AI AASTOCKS Financial News |
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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) set the ball rolling with testing passenger car safety standards in 1979 with its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a model that Europe adopted and continues to develop. Yet, while testing by Euro NCAP has driven down the number of fatal vehicle collisions on the Continent, U.S. figures remain stubbornly high despite the implementation of many more safety features in modern vehicles. The reason may lie with the NHTSA’s role as a regulator whose decisions have to pass through the U.S. Congress, Dr. Michiel van Ratingen, Euro NCAP’s secretary general, said in an interview with WardsAuto. “They are hamstrung by being a government regulatory body and have any decisions pass through Congress, with the ensuing political divisions along party lines,” said van Ratingen in an interview with WardsAuto after his presentation of Euro NCAP 2026 protocols to media outside Brussels. “They are also forced to follow certain rules in terms of innovation of their protocols with the test procedure; nothing bad, I would say, but it becomes part of the political system, and that’s where things can go wrong,” he added. Passive vehicle protection measures for vulnerable road users, such as crumple zones on car hoods to protect against head injuries, are areas where the U.S. has fallen behind, said Matthew Avery, Euro NCAP director of strategic development. “Passive safety for vehicles in the U.S. is well below our standards, especially when it comes to passive pedestrian protection,” said Avery. “Unfortunately, until they can get a regime that wants to improve this, then their casualties will continue to go up, and they have gone up in the U.S.,” he added. The four new areas that Euro NCAP will introduce to its testing from 2026 include a greater focus on physical buttons in
Apr 8, 2026 · via wardsauto.com
It takes just a skim of Eclipse’s recent investments to see where this venture firm’s interests lie — and where it is headed. The Palo Alto-based VC, which saw its median deal size explode over the past several years, has poured an increasing amount of money into the “physical world.” Its deals include electric boat developer Arc, buzzy battery recycling and material firm Redwood Materials, self-driving construction vehicle startup Bedrock Robotics, autonomous vehicle tech company Wayve, and industrial robotics lab Mind Robotics. With $1.3 billion in fresh capital — which is split between a $591 million early-stage incubation fund and one more oriented toward growth startups — Eclipse is zeroing in on what partner Jiten Behl describes as the next big technological era. “Over the last two decades, we’ve seen multiple waves of innovation,” Behl said, listing the internet, mobile cloud, and social media eras. “This is the first time where stuff is going to move from our screens into the physical world; we’re going to see advanced levels of intelligence, along with actual actions, in terms of solving problems in the real, physical world.” AI and the physical world have collided; the ubiquity of the term “physical AI” is just one signal. Behl said this era is being propelled by a confluence of talent, technological advancements, demand, and policy. And, of course, capital. “We have a nice war chest to go and make a serious dent in the market and support the companies in the right way across the life cycle,” he said. Eclipse isn’t breaking new ground by investing in physical AI. It is, after all, the next shiny new thing to invest in. How Eclipse picks startups is worth noting. The VC is looking to invest across all physical sectors, including transportation, energy, infrastructure, compute, and defense.
Apr 8, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
Amazon Zoox robotaxi to begin test driving in LA despite terrifying accidents Los Angeles ride-share customers can soon be picked up in a vehicle that looks more like a spaceship than a car — no steering wheel, no gear shift, no gas pedal. Zoox Inc., the Northern California-based autonomous vehicle company, revealed it’s teaming up with Uber Technologies Inc. to bring its self-driving cars to the Uber app next year, the Los Angeles Business Journal reported. “The Zoox robotaxi is unlike any other vehicle on the planet,” Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s CEO, said in a statement. “It was purpose-built from the ground up to deliver an extraordinary experience.” The company, an Amazon.com Inc. subsidiary, has quietly been driving through LA for about a year, mapping streets with retrofitted Toyota Highlanders and human drivers, in a similar way Waymo was first introduced. These test vehicles are just a stopgap, prepping the city for the fully autonomous, bidirectional Zoox shuttles that allow passengers to face each other rather than sit in traditional rows. In other words, it’s like a miniature boardroom on wheels. While Waymo’s fleet of modified Jaguar electric vehicles already navigates LA, Zoox’s futuristic robotaxis are designed to stand out. “Los Angeles has much to teach us,” Zoox said in a statement. “It is a vibrant city where people use ride-hailing and [using] various modes of transportation to get around. Los Angeles is also well-known for its traffic congestion and car reliance.” Zoox has used the same approach in other cities — Las Vegas, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami and Austin— mapping the streets before releasing its autonomous cars. In Las Vegas, its service runs from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. along the Las Vegas Strip and nearby areas, with limited rides to attractions like the Sphere and T-Mobile Arena beginning soon.
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For anyone who wants to weigh in on the future of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s Downtown Skyway and autonomous shuttle system, there’s a deadline on Friday. JTA officials are asking Jacksonville area residents and business owners to take its online survey on five alternatives proposals on how Downtown’s elevated monorail system should be modernized or retired as part phase II of its Ultimate Urban Circulator program, known as the U2C. The survey will also help the agency determine how to complete buildout on its Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovations shuttle system, or NAVI. Here are the options JTA is considering: - Keeping the Skyway system operating as it does today and finding a manufacturer to repair, rehab and rebuild the vehicle fleet back to the original form. - Replace the current Skyway system with a new fleet of modern autonomous people moving trains. - Convert the track and system to autonomous vehicles. - Remove the Skyway structure and operate autonomous vehicles on existing streets. - Repurpose the Skyway as a multiuse trail and operate autonomous vehicles on existing streets. After the surveys close Friday, JTA will analyze the alternatives. In May, there will be a second round of public meetings on the results. June is when the JTA board will weigh in and select an alternative. By August, the agency wants to have a Project Development and Environment study completed that will include new cost estimates for the U2C with the selected Skyway alternative. JTA held a series of community meetings on the alternatives in March and April, and Ford said there will be future public engagement after the alternatives are narrowed to three. JTA CEO Nathaniel Ford gave an update on the surveys and study timeline Tuesday at a Jacksonville City Council Duval DOGE meeting. He says, to date, survey
Apr 7, 2026 · via jaxtoday.org
Kodiak AI Expands Autonomous Trucking Beyond the Sunbelt with Demonstrations in Ohio and Indiana MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kodiak AI, Inc. ("Kodiak”) (Nasdaq: KDK), a leading provider of Physical AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, today announced the successful completion of an autonomous trucking program in Ohio in partnership with DriveOhio, the state's centralized hub for connected and autonomous vehicle testing and development. The program represents Kodiak's first operational deployment outside the sunbelt, and brought together stakeholders from Ohio and Indiana to experience autonomous long-haul trucking firsthand on Interstate 70, one of North America's most commercially significant freight corridors. Kodiak’s work with DriveOhio was hosted in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). The demonstration represents an expansion of Kodiak's operational design domain (ODD), moving beyond the highway environments of Texas and the southern United States into the Midwest. The program brought together transportation officials, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across Ohio and Indiana, offering firsthand experience with autonomous trucking technology and prompting dialogue around deployment, safety, and regulation. Kodiak and DriveOhio also showcased Kodiak’s Level 4 autonomous trucking capabilities in a series of real-world driving demonstrations held at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) track in East Liberty, Ohio. Scenarios demonstrated included navigating construction zones, merging onto highways, passing slower vehicles, yielding to disabled vehicles, and responding to unexpected pedestrian crossings. Kodiak and DriveOhio also hosted a demonstration for first responders at the INDOT Traffic Management Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. At both events, Kodiak engaged participants on topics including its safety case, commercial operations, and best practices for integrating autonomous vehicles into existing freight networks and operations. “Our work with DriveOhio marks an important step toward scaling autonomous trucking nationwide,” said Don Burnette, Founder and CEO of Kodiak. “This
Apr 7, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com
Kodiak AI successfully completed an autonomous trucking program in Ohio, expanding operations beyond Southern U.S. regions. Quiver AI Summary Kodiak AI, Inc. announced the successful completion of an autonomous trucking program in Ohio, marking its first operational deployment outside the southern U.S. This initiative, in partnership with DriveOhio, showcased Kodiak's Level 4 autonomous trucking capabilities along Interstate 70, a major freight corridor, and included demonstrations of navigating complex driving scenarios. The program engaged transportation officials and industry stakeholders from Ohio and Indiana, promoting discussions on safety, regulation, and the integration of autonomous vehicles into existing freight networks. Kodiak's CEO highlighted this program as a significant step towards scaling autonomous trucking nationwide, underscoring the maturity and safety of their technology. Potential Positives - Successful completion of an autonomous trucking program in Ohio, marking Kodiak’s first operational deployment outside the sunbelt. - Expansion of Kodiak's operational design domain into the Midwest, highlighting the maturity of its technology and its ability to function in new, critical environments for U.S. supply chains. - Engagement with transportation officials, policymakers, and stakeholders to promote dialogue on deployment, safety, and regulation of autonomous trucking technology. - Demonstration of Level 4 autonomous trucking capabilities in real-world scenarios, emphasizing safety and operational effectiveness. Potential Negatives - Forward-looking statements in the press release highlight numerous risks and uncertainties that could negatively impact Kodiak's future performance, including potential flaws in their technology and challenges in scaling their business. - The press release emphasizes reliance on partnerships and collaborations, which could pose risks if any of these relationships are terminated or do not yield expected results. - Kodiak's technology and operational strategy may face significant scrutiny and regulatory hurdles, especially in new operational domains outside their established regions. FAQ What recent milestone did Kodiak achieve in autonomous trucking? Kodiak successfully completed an
Apr 7, 2026 · via quiverquant.com
Walking backwards: It’s a specific and unique skill set developed by a small, but mighty group whose mission is to convince prospective students that UNLV Engineering is the place to be. “It's hilarious when we hit something — I promise you, I laugh too,” said Taylor Gauthier, lead Engineering Student Ambassador (ESA), as she toured a small group of soon-to-be UNLV students through the Advanced Engineering Building. “But please let me know if we’re going to hit something, especially stairs. That's a step too far in my opinion.” Gauthier’s opening instruction as she began the Friday afternoon spotlight tour was also paired with another request: Ask questions. “Derail us,” she said. “Let’s go on a completely different tangent. It's so much more fun that way. This is your tour.” The ESA program and their student-led tours are a signature part of the College of Engineering’s recruitment effort. The program is also one of the contributing factors in the college achieving its highest enrollment milestone ever — 700 first-year students entered the college in fall 2025. “What makes the ESAs so successful is their ability and pride in showing students what they’re doing in the labs, in the classrooms, and showing them around the institution,” said Barb Roberts, acting senior vice provost for Academic Affairs and associate vice president for Enrollment Management. “They’re showing prospective students what it's like for them to be here on campus.” Unlike traditional recruiting which usually involves a professional employee attending a college fair and giving a structured presentation to catch as many students as possible into the “net,” Roberts says the ambassadors are experts at “spear fishing.” “They're the ones who can go in with a very finely tuned spear, and they’re going to hit at exactly the thing that that one particular student needs
Apr 7, 2026 · via unlv.edu
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