opinion | May 27, 2026 Why Learning from Data Gets Harder in the Tail Lessons for Autonomous Driving Prof. Shai Shalev-Shwartz and Prof. Amnon Shashua Knowing the obstacle exists means we can navigate around it. The scaling paradox There's a puzzling gap in how machine learning systems improve. Classical learning theory tells us that as we collect more data, our models should get better at a steady, predictable rate—roughly proportional to how much new data we gather. But empirical evidence paints a different picture. Language models and end-to-end learning systems in the real world often improve much more slowly than theory predicts, requiring orders of magnitude more data for only marginal improvements. This isn't a failure of implementation—it's a fundamental consequence of how Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) interacts with certain problem structures. Understanding why matters deeply for autonomous driving, especially if one relies on end-to-end imitation learning to handle the full complexity of real-world scenarios. Grounding in empirical reality: the Chinchilla Law The severity of this problem becomes concrete when we look at empirical scaling laws. Recent research on large language models (the Chinchilla law) has shown how error decreases with the number of training examples \(T\), finding that error scales as \(T^{-\alpha}\) where \(\alpha < 0.1\). An exponent of \(0.1\) means convergence is orders of magnitude slower than classical learning theory predicts. To appreciate the implications: suppose we want to reduce error from \(10^{-2}\) to \(10^{-4}\)—a hundred-fold improvement. With \(\alpha = 0.1\), this requires: Twenty orders of magnitude more data. For systems requiring very high accuracy—like autonomous driving, where safety demands error rates far below \(10^{-4}\)—this scaling becomes prohibitively expensive. The theoretical construction below explains why this slow convergence arises from the interaction of weak supervision and heavy-tailed data when trained with SGD. The two properties that slow everything
May 27, 2026 · via mobileye.com
POTSDAM — Autonomous vehicles depend heavily on preprogrammed maps and routes, creating a major safety challenge when road conditions suddenly change in construction and work zones. Clarkson University students Robert Arcate and Sean Willis are researching ways to help autonomous vehicles safely adapt to those unpredictable environments in real time. Their project, “Ad-Hoc Route Navigation in Construction Zones for Autonomous Vehicles,” focuses on enabling autonomous vehicles to detect temporary roadway obstacles — including traffic cones, lane shifts, and road closures — and automatically generate alternate routes to safely navigate around them. Working under the guidance of Dr. Chen Liu in Clarkson’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team developed a system that uses onboard technologies including depth cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and additional sensors to identify construction barriers and determine the geographic coordinates of traffic cones. That data is then used to update the vehicle’s map information and reroute the vehicle safely through changing roadway conditions. The research addresses a growing concern for the future of autonomous transportation: how self-driving vehicles can safely operate in dynamic, real-world environments where traffic patterns may change rapidly and without warning. Construction zones remain particularly difficult for autonomous systems because many navigation platforms rely on static maps that may not reflect temporary road conditions. Beyond improving immediate navigation and roadway safety, the research also explores how newly generated detour routes could eventually be incorporated into broader mapping systems. Researchers say that capability could reduce future computing demands for autonomous vehicles navigating similar construction scenarios. The Clarkson team recently earned fourth place in the 2026 Designs for Safety Competition at the World Traffic Safety Symposium, held earlier this month in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center in New York City. Arcate graduated in December 2025 with a master’s degree
May 27, 2026 · via nny360.com
Elbit Systems’ FUSE has acquired Israeli technology company Blue White Robotics, known as Bluewhite, in a deal that expands Elbit’s push into autonomous ground vehicles and defense robotics. FUSE acquired 100% of Bluewhite’s shares, the companies said. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Bluewhite develops AI-powered autonomous systems for off-road and defense applications. Its technology is designed to work across different vehicle manufacturers, allowing conventional ground vehicles to be converted into autonomous platforms. The company’s main products include Pathfinder, an autonomy kit that converts standard vehicles into fully autonomous systems, and Compass, a cloud-based fleet operations platform. Together, the systems are meant to allow vehicle fleets to carry out complex missions in rugged environments. Bluewhite says its technology has accumulated more than 100,000 autonomous operating hours across agricultural and defense platforms. The company describes its ground autonomy system as a mature technology stack, with proven deployment in both civilian and military markets. For Elbit, the acquisition strengthens FUSE’s existing work in autonomous systems, adding ground robotics to a portfolio that already includes unmanned aerial and swarm technologies. The move is also intended to support the company’s development of robotic and manned-unmanned teaming solutions for defense and homeland security customers. "Autonomy and robotics are reshaping how defense forces operate today," said Eyal Dahan, CEO of Fuse. "The world is changing rapidly, and modern battlefields require the vast adoption of robotics capabilities. The integration of Bluewhite’s technologies into FUSE’s multi-domain ecosystem enhances our ability to deliver unified autonomous solutions across air, land, and indoor domains. This step enhances FUSE's autonomous robotics capabilities, positioning the company to effectively address the growing global demand for scalable, AI-powered autonomy". Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi said the acquisition would allow the company’s technology to reach broader defense, security and industrial
May 27, 2026 · via ynetnews.com
Clarkson Students Present Research on Autonomous Vehicle Navigation System for Construction Zones Autonomous vehicles depend heavily on preprogrammed maps and routes, creating a major safety challenge when road conditions suddenly change in construction and work zones. Clarkson University students Robert Arcate and Sean Willis are researching ways to help autonomous vehicles safely adapt to those unpredictable environments in real time. Their project, “Ad-Hoc Route Navigation in Construction Zones for Autonomous Vehicles,” focuses on enabling autonomous vehicles to detect temporary roadway obstacles — including traffic cones, lane shifts, and road closures — and automatically generate alternate routes to safely navigate around them. Working under the guidance of Dr. Chen Liu in Clarkson’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team developed a system that uses onboard technologies including depth cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and additional sensors to identify construction barriers and determine the geographic coordinates of traffic cones. That data is then used to update the vehicle’s map information and reroute the vehicle safely through changing roadway conditions. The research addresses a growing concern for the future of autonomous transportation: how self-driving vehicles can safely operate in dynamic, real-world environments where traffic patterns may change rapidly and without warning. Construction zones remain particularly difficult for autonomous systems because many navigation platforms rely on static maps that may not reflect temporary road conditions. Beyond improving immediate navigation and roadway safety, the research also explores how newly generated detour routes could eventually be incorporated into broader mapping systems. Researchers say that capability could reduce future computing demands for autonomous vehicles navigating similar construction scenarios. The Clarkson team recently earned fourth place in the 2026 Designs for Safety Competition at the World Traffic Safety Symposium, held earlier this month in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center in New York
May 27, 2026 · via clarkson.edu
Clarkson Students Present Research on Autonomous Vehicle Navigation System for Construction Zones Autonomous vehicles depend heavily on preprogrammed maps and routes, creating a major safety challenge when road conditions suddenly change in construction and work zones. Clarkson University students Robert Arcate and Sean Willis are researching ways to help autonomous vehicles safely adapt to those unpredictable environments in real time. Their project, “Ad-Hoc Route Navigation in Construction Zones for Autonomous Vehicles,” focuses on enabling autonomous vehicles to detect temporary roadway obstacles — including traffic cones, lane shifts, and road closures — and automatically generate alternate routes to safely navigate around them. Working under the guidance of Dr. Chen Liu in Clarkson’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the team developed a system that uses onboard technologies including depth cameras, LiDAR, GPS, and additional sensors to identify construction barriers and determine the geographic coordinates of traffic cones. That data is then used to update the vehicle’s map information and reroute the vehicle safely through changing roadway conditions. The research addresses a growing concern for the future of autonomous transportation: how self-driving vehicles can safely operate in dynamic, real-world environments where traffic patterns may change rapidly and without warning. Construction zones remain particularly difficult for autonomous systems because many navigation platforms rely on static maps that may not reflect temporary road conditions. Beyond improving immediate navigation and roadway safety, the research also explores how newly generated detour routes could eventually be incorporated into broader mapping systems. Researchers say that capability could reduce future computing demands for autonomous vehicles navigating similar construction scenarios. The Clarkson team recently earned fourth place in the 2026 Designs for Safety Competition at the World Traffic Safety Symposium, held earlier this month in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center in New York
May 27, 2026 · via clarkson.edu
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Robotics Drones, Humanoids and AI Vehicles Are Driving Robotics Growth BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Robotics technologies are expanding across manufacturing, logistics and autonomous driving applications as advances in artificial intelligence, sensing and automation continue accelerating development, according to research firm IDTechEx. The company’s latest robotics and autonomy research highlights growing investment in humanoid robots, drones and autonomous vehicle technologies designed to improve industrial efficiency, automate inspections and support increasingly independent machine operation. In manufacturing, humanoid robots are drawing increased attention for material handling, inspection and other industrial applications where human-like mobility and dexterity could help automate more variable tasks. IDTechEx said improvements in tactile sensing, lightweight materials and power efficiency remain critical development goals for humanoid systems. The research firm also identified several barriers slowing broader humanoid adoption, including fragmented supply chains, sensor durability limitations, inconsistent training data and a lack of established large-scale industrial use cases. Despite these pain points, IDTechEx reports that the industry has received increased attention, noting the future may see increased uptake of these robots, such as in automotive manufacturing. Outside the factory, drones are increasingly being deployed across agriculture, logistics, energy and infrastructure inspection applications. IDTechEx projects the global drone market could reach $147.8 billion by 2036. Inspection and maintenance applications are expected to become one of the fastest-growing drone segments as utilities and industrial operators use drones to inspect powerlines, pipelines and wind turbines while reducing dangerous manual inspection work. Autonomous driving technologies are also continuing to advance through expanded use of radar, cameras and sensing systems that support increasingly sophisticated driver-assistance capabilities. Looking for quick answers on assembly and manufacturing topics? Try Ask ASM, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ASM Level 2+ is now an increasingly common level of vehicle autonomy, where drivers can take their hands of the wheel while
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ATLANTA — For now, Waymo’s self-driving cars are parked, and not just in Atlanta. Recent flooding concerns prompted the pause. Combined with another concern, a video that went viral showing Waymo cars circling cul-de-sacs in Atlanta, added to a push for answers from Waymo. Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach spoke to a metro Atlanta attorney about liability, both inside and outside autonomous cars. The attorney told Gehlbach that just because there’s no driver, it doesn’t mean there won’t be any responsibility once the cars are back on the road. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Waymo told Channel 2 Action News their driverless cars reduce traffic injuries and improve road safety, whether riders are inside, or someone is outside a Waymo. But some still question how they’re designed and deployed safely. Seth Bader, a personal injury attorney and consumer advocate, said he sees potential risks, where instead of human judgment, they’ll have to look at a computer or company. RELATED STORIES: - Empty Waymos invade Atlanta neighborhood, circle cul-de-sac for hours with no passengers - Waymo pauses service in metro Atlanta after car gets stuck in flash flood - Here’s why a Waymo stopped driving when it hit floodwaters, trapping a woman - Waymo pauses service in another state after Atlanta flooding issue “Now the focus really shifts to the system,” Bader said. “The legal calculus has definitely changed and I’m not sure, in fact I don’t believe the laws have necessarily kept up with the technology, so it does create some unique challenges.” Waymo said it continues to make software updates after one of their empty cars got stuck in street flooding. Another, with a customer inside, couldn’t gauge how deep the water was and “just drove into a flooded street and gave up.” The autonomous
May 27, 2026 · via wsbtv.com
TCU’s $10 Million AI Investment Takes Center Stage When Reuben Burch describes the moment artificial intelligence stopped being theoretical, he starts on a tarmac in Memphis. As engineering principal for FedEx Express in 2014, Burch helped launch one of the company’s first autonomous vehicle programs, a “sandbox autonomy” experiment focused on route planning and collision avoidance among the planes, packages and people of FedEx’s largest hub. The work put him at the leading edge of machine learning before the term had become a boardroom staple. Now TCU’s vice provost for research, Burch is bringing that perspective to TCU. “Before I was in academia, everyone was panicked about what robots were going to do,” Burch told an audience at a spring AI panel hosted by Fort Worth Report. “I spent a large part of my career explaining: I don’t want to take your job. I want to give you a better job. And here we are again with AI.” TCU’s response is AI², the university’s new artificial intelligence supercomputing infrastructure, a $10 million partnership with Dell and AWS that gives every faculty member and student access to high-performance AI computing. Preparing Students for a Prompting Economy The Candid Conversations panel featured a broad conversation about how Fort Worth institutions are positioning themselves for an AI-driven future. Education was woven throughout the discussion, and Burch argued that the stakes for students are immediate and practical. “If someone who knows AI is going to take your job,” he said, “then we’re all here because we want TCU students to be the one who gets the job — because they’ve already had it blended and embedded in their classroom experience.” He framed prompting fluency as a universal professional skill, not a technical specialty. “He or she who prompts best wins,” he said. “You don’t
May 27, 2026 · via tcu.edu
BTS. The Pussycat Dolls. "Scrubs." It's en vogue these days to make a comeback. Could Tesla's recently discontinued electric cars — the Model S and Model X — eventually join the trend? Lars Moravy, Tesla's vice president of vehicle engineering, left the door open for the luxury sedan and SUV model revivals in an interview with the "Ride the Lightning" podcast released this weekend. "It was just like: now is not the right time to keep this one going," he said about the decision to ax the cars. "That doesn't mean it goes away forever. Never say never." To be clear, Moravy did not say Tesla is actively working on a new Model S or Model X — but he also did not rule it out. He also offered a fresh reason for the car's discontinuation: global crash-test requirements. "Every five years or so, Euro NCAP updates their protocols," Moravy said, adding that Tesla wants to make "the safest cars on the road," which requires structural updates. The platform "was never designed for" some newer crash cases, he said, including small-overlap and offset tests. Tesla had made "band-aids along the way," but he said keeping the vehicles compliant would require "a massive overhaul." Tesla has previously said the cars were discontinued because of new business goals. During a January earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said the automaker was giving the vehicles an "honorable discharge" as it shifted its focus toward autonomous vehicles and robotics. The final Model S and Model X units rolled off the Fremont, California, production line in mid-May as the plant began transforming into an assembly line for Tesla's Optimus robot. On the podcast, Moravy said Tesla sold about 750,000 Model S and Model X cars during their lifetime. When asked directly if the Model S and
May 27, 2026 · via businessinsider.com
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Everyone seems to be mad about Ferrari’s first electric vehicle. The vehicle is called Luce and was revealed on Monday. The design of the five-seater (gasp!) was led in large part by Jony Ive and the design firm he runs with Marc Newson, LoveFrom. While it ticks a lot of spec sheet boxes — it boasts 1,000 horsepower and the ability to hit 60 miles per hour in just over two seconds — it’s tracking to be the most mocked new vehicle since the Cybertruck. This widespread rejection of the wedge-shaped, Nissan-esque car covers seemingly the whole spectrum, too, from the typical flimsy knee-jerk reactions to the positively vitriolic. The company’s stock price is down, and even some of the most down-the-middle news outlets are admitting it in their own ways. (Bloomberg said the Luce is “quite a stretch.”) The question underneath all of this immediate backlash is singular: Who is the Luce for? Certainly it’s not for me, or for almost anyone reading this. The Luce will cost around $650,000, and this is Ferrari we’re talking about, so even if you have that kind of money, you’re dealing with a company that is, shall we say, selective about its customers. Is it for existing Ferrari owners? Typically, that answer is yes — more than 80% of the 14,000 people who bought a Ferrari last year already own one of its vehicles. It’s hard to imagine that crowd being sufficiently excited about a car that is so devoid of the fierce Ferrari angles that have adorned bedroom walls for decades. Is it for other car designers? Possibly. Car companies borrow ideas all the time, and there’s definitely plenty on the interior — which features a lot of clicky buttons and knobs, a marked departure for Ive — that I’d personally
May 27, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
By LEAH WILLINGHAM BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize their union, a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers classified as independent contractors under federal labor law. The victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizers are increasingly targeting app-based industries as drivers also grapple with the rapid expansion of self-driving technology. As drivers waved signs and chanted with the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House providing a backdrop, labor leaders described Friday’s certification as the largest private-sector organizing win since Ford autoworkers unionized in 1941. Jean Fredo, who has driven for Uber for more than seven years, said he hopes the union will bring better pay, stronger protections against sudden deactivations and more stability for drivers. “With the union, it will not feel like we’re working for nothing,” he said in French through a translator. “Now the money will not only stay in the billionaire’s pockets. The money will actually come to the workers who work very hard.” Uber and Lyft said they planned to work with the new bargaining framework as negotiations move forward. Uber said it would work with the union and regulators while preserving “driver flexibility and hard-won benefits,” while Lyft said it was committed to “engaging in good faith” and “helping drivers succeed while keeping rideshare affordable and dependable for everyone who counts on it.” The certification became possible after the state’s voters approved a 2024 ballot measure creating a first-in-the-nation framework allowing ride-hailing drivers to unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors — a model some business groups and legal scholars argue could face antitrust challenges under federal law. Organizers say the union
May 27, 2026 · via santacruzsentinel.com
BOSTON (AP) — Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft became the first in the nation Tuesday to certify a union, marking a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers amid ongoing concerns over pay, expenses and working conditions. The victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizers are increasingly targeting app-based industries as drivers also grapple with the rapid expansion of self-driving vehicle technology. Fully driverless commercial rides without a human operator are not currently permitted in Massachusetts. As drivers waved signs and chanted with the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House providing a backdrop, labor leaders described the victory as the largest private-sector organizing win since Ford autoworkers unionized in 1941. Jean Fredo, who has driven for Uber for more than seven years, said he hopes the union will bring better pay, stronger protections against sudden deactivations and more stability for drivers. “With the union, it will not feel like we’re working for nothing,” he said in French through a translator. “Now the money will not only stay in the billionaire’s pockets. The money will actually come to the workers who work very hard.” Fredo said when he started driving for Uber he appreciated the flexibility and the ability to make his own schedule while still being present for his family. But over time, he said, he found himself working longer hours while earning less as gas and maintenance costs climbed. Drivers can also lose access to the apps with little warning or recourse, he said. “I live with stress — always scared to lose my app,” Fredo said. “This is not a way to live.” Fredo said he immediately joined the organizing effort when he heard about it and
May 26, 2026 · via wboc.com
Special operations units might rely on uncrewed glider drones to get resupplied in the near future. At the very least, the concept was put to the test during the largest special operations training exercise in Europe this month. NATO forces, including elements from Army Special Forces, took part in the Trojan Footprint Exercise. During one part of the exercise, U.S. troops and members of the Romanian Air Force dropped Grasshopper autonomous aerial resupply vehicles from an Alenia C-27J plane over North Macedonia to reach troops on the ground. The long, coffin-shaped device dropped out of the cargo plane, its glider wings extending to help guide it to the target before an onboard parachute fired. Photos posted to the military’s Defense Visual Information Distribution Service show troops inspecting the glider on the ground, where it shows some minor damage from reaching the surface. It’s the latest entry in the Army’s expanding efforts to use drones for logistical work and evacuations. Business Insider first reported on the testing during Trojan Footprint. The military is looking at using glider drones — autonomous aerial vehicles that can reach a target with minimal to zero electronic signature — for reaching frontline troops, according to an official who spoke to Business Insider. The Trojan Footprint exercise brought together roughly 1,000 American special operations troops — including Special Forces and Navy SEALS — with another 2,000 from allied countries. According to U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, the exercise was meant to serve as a “testing ground for refining tactics, testing cutting-edge technology, and developing innovative operational concepts.” The exercise wrapped up on May 21. According to manufacturer DZYNE, the Grasshopper and its long-range variant (which has an onboard turboprop) are both meant to accurately deliver a payload using a cheap and expendable frame and can each carry
May 26, 2026 · via taskandpurpose.com
BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize their union, a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers classified as independent contractors under federal labor law. The victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizers are increasingly targeting app-based industries as drivers also grapple with the rapid expansion of self-driving technology. Other WRAL Top Stories As drivers waved signs and chanted with the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House providing a backdrop, labor leaders described Friday's certification as the largest private-sector organizing win since Ford autoworkers unionized in 1941. Jean Fredo, who has driven for Uber for more than seven years, said he hopes the union will bring better pay, stronger protections against sudden deactivations and more stability for drivers. “With the union, it will not feel like we’re working for nothing,” he said in French through a translator. “Now the money will not only stay in the billionaire’s pockets. The money will actually come to the workers who work very hard.” Uber and Lyft said they planned to work with the new bargaining framework as negotiations move forward. Uber said it would work with the union and regulators while preserving “driver flexibility and hard-won benefits,” while Lyft said it was committed to “engaging in good faith” and “helping drivers succeed while keeping rideshare affordable and dependable for everyone who counts on it.” The certification became possible after the state's voters approved a 2024 ballot measure creating a first-in-the-nation framework allowing ride-hailing drivers to unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors. Organizers say the union will ultimately represent nearly 70,000 drivers statewide. Drivers hope for relief on wages, deactivations “Without the
May 26, 2026 · via wral.com
BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize their union, a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers classified as independent contractors under federal labor law. The victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizers are increasingly targeting app-based industries as drivers also grapple with the rapid expansion of self-driving technology. As drivers waved signs and chanted with the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House providing a backdrop, labor leaders described Friday's certification as the largest private-sector organizing win since Ford autoworkers unionized in 1941. Jean Fredo, who has driven for Uber for more than seven years, said he hopes the union will bring better pay, stronger protections against sudden deactivations and more stability for drivers. “With the union, it will not feel like we’re working for nothing,” he said in French through a translator. “Now the money will not only stay in the billionaire’s pockets. The money will actually come to the workers who work very hard.” Uber and Lyft said they planned to work with the new bargaining framework as negotiations move forward. Uber said it would work with the union and regulators while preserving “driver flexibility and hard-won benefits,” while Lyft said it was committed to “engaging in good faith” and “helping drivers succeed while keeping rideshare affordable and dependable for everyone who counts on it.” The certification became possible after the state’s voters approved a 2024 ballot measure creating a first-in-the-nation framework allowing ride-hailing drivers to unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors — a model some business groups and legal scholars argue could face antitrust challenges under federal law. Organizers say the union will ultimately represent
May 26, 2026 · via daytondailynews.com
Volvo Cars reached an agreement with the Trump administration that exempts the automaker from a U.S. crackdown on Chinese-connected vehicle technology. The Swedish automaker, which is majority owned by China’s Geely Holding, said Tuesday that it received specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce to continue importing and selling vehicles with Chinese connected car technology in the United States. Connected car tech involves the software that covers everything from syncing with phones to some automated driving features. Bloomberg was first to report the special authorization. Volvo was banned under rules finalized by the Biden administration in January 2025 that blocked vehicles equipped with software and hardware developed and maintained by Chinese companies over national security concerns. The rules kicked off with 2027 model-year vehicles equipped with software developed and maintained by Chinese companies. Another ban that prohibits the import of vehicle connected hardware begins with 2030 model-year vehicles. Volvo vehicles are primarily made in Sweden and imported to the United States, with the exception of the EX90, which is assembled at the company’s factory in South Carolina. But Volvo’s ties to China’s Geely — and its manufacturing operations in the country — meant it would be banned under the new rules. Volvo said the approval followed “constructive discussions” with the Commerce department and other U.S. officials regarding the company’s governance, technology, and data security. The automaker said it can now move forward with its expansion plans in the United States. The automaker announced in September 2025 plans to bring two additional vehicles — the XC60 midsize SUV and a new hybrid vehicle — into production at the South Carolina factory. In March, Volvo said it will also bring all production of the Polestar 3, an EV from its sister company Polestar, to the U.S. factory. The Polestar 3 is
May 26, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
By — Leah Willingham, Associated Press Leah Willingham, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/uber-lyft-drivers-in-massachusetts-certify-first-statewide-ride-hailing-union Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Uber, Lyft drivers in Massachusetts certify first statewide ride-hailing union Nation May 26, 2026 5:42 PM EDT BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize their union, a milestone in the growing effort to organize gig-economy workers classified as independent contractors under federal labor law. The victory could provide a model for similar campaigns gaining traction in states including California and Illinois, where labor organizers are increasingly targeting app-based industries as drivers also grapple with the rapid expansion of self-driving technology. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. As drivers waved signs and chanted with the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House providing a backdrop, labor leaders described Friday's certification as the largest private-sector organizing win since Ford autoworkers unionized in 1941. Jean Fredo, who has driven for Uber for more than seven years, said he hopes the union will bring better pay, stronger protections against sudden deactivations and more stability for drivers. "With the union, it will not feel like we're working for nothing," he said in French through a translator. "Now the money will not only stay in the billionaire's pockets. The money will actually come to the workers who work very hard." Uber and Lyft said they planned to work with the new bargaining framework as negotiations move forward. Uber said it would work with the union and regulators while preserving "driver flexibility and
May 26, 2026 · via pbs.org
WeRide will deploy its autonomous Robobus at Roland-Garros again, enhancing transport services from May 24 to June 7, 2026. Quiver AI Summary WeRide, a leading company in autonomous driving technology, has announced the return of its autonomous Robobus service at the Roland-Garros tournament for the third consecutive year, in partnership with Renault Group. This service, which began in 2024, marks a significant advancement in demonstrating autonomous vehicle technology during this prestigious tennis event, which attracts large crowds. The Robobus will operate along a 2.8-kilometer route, connecting key locations within the stadium complex from May 24 to June 7, with expanded hours including nighttime operations. WeRide's broader European expansion includes successful deployments in several countries and ongoing collaborations, highlighting the company’s commitment to advancing autonomous mobility solutions across the region. Potential Positives - WeRide's announcement of deploying its autonomous Robobus at the prestigious Roland-Garros tournament for the third consecutive year highlights the company's ongoing commitment to showcasing advanced autonomous driving technology in a high-visibility, global event. - The service operates in a high-demand transport environment, reinforcing the reliability and maturity of WeRide's technology to a broad audience, including spectators and industry stakeholders at an iconic sporting event. - This partnership with Renault Group and the expansion of services in multiple countries demonstrate WeRide's continued growth and integration within the European transportation market, further solidifying its leadership position in the autonomous driving sector. Potential Negatives - None FAQ What is the WeRide Robobus service at Roland-Garros? The WeRide Robobus provides an autonomous public shuttle service at the Roland-Garros tournament, connecting key locations within the event. When does the Robobus operate during the tournament? The Robobus operates daily from May 24 to June 7, with service hours spreading throughout the day and night. What route does the Robobus take at Roland-Garros? The Robobus
May 26, 2026 · via quiverquant.com