Today’s news
Austin Grapples with Autonomous Vehicle Incidents as New State Regulations Loom
Viral video of Waymo car blocking ambulance raises concerns about self-driving cars in Texas cities before new state rules take effect.

The Rise of Digital Companions: Love, Loss, and the Future of AI Relationships
Adrianne Brookins finds solace in creating an AI companion modeled after 'The Witcher' character Geralt of Rivia, highlighting a growing trend in emotional connections with artificial intelligence.
Tesla Unveils Cybercab with No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Autonomous robotaxi to start production in April, raising questions about safety and public trust.
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Asure Hosting Fireside Chat on Artificial Intelligence Perspective
The cloud-based HR software company will discuss its use of AI in its solutions and operations.
Mar. 8, 2026
Custom Home Builder in Fredericksburg Leverages AI Tech to Promote Affordable Homes
General Contractor Near Me and Land Clearing Near Me are using AI, automation, and connected systems to streamline custom home construction and site prep services in the Texas Hill Country.
Mar. 6, 2026
Gigasoft Introduces AI-Powered Charting Code Validation Tool
ProEssentials v10 includes pe_query.py, which eliminates the top issue in AI-assisted charting development.
Mar. 6, 2026
Defect Detection Market to Reach $8.80B by 2035
Industry 4.0 and IoT Integration in Smart Manufacturing Driving Global Expansion
Mar. 5, 2026
AlphaMetricx Unveils Advanced Conversational AI
New AI tool aims to help communications teams boost productivity and efficiency.
Mar. 5, 2026
RGP Names Stephen Hook as Digital Solutions Leader
Strengthening Enterprise Technology and AI Capabilities
Mar. 5, 2026
Aurora Innovation Touts 250K Incident-Free Driverless Miles, Targets 200+ Trucks in 2026
Company aims to expand autonomous trucking operations across the Sun Belt region this year
Mar. 3, 2026
Tesla Ramps Up Cybercab Production at Giga Texas
Drone footage captures largest grouping of Tesla's autonomous robotaxi vehicles yet
Mar. 3, 2026
Brownsville, Texas Embraces Edge AI to Boost Public Safety and Operations
The city's citywide AI push leverages edge computing to drive real-time insights and cost-effective connected infrastructure.
Mar. 3, 2026
LeoSight and Veritone Partner to Provide Next-Gen AI-Powered Public Safety Solutions
The integrated platform combines Veritone's AI capabilities with LeoSight's advanced data visualization for real-time public safety operations.
Mar. 3, 2026
AI Infrastructure Boom: The $3 Trillion Race to Power AI
Companies are investing billions to build the computing power needed to support the next generation of AI models.
Mar. 2, 2026
Waymo Vehicle Blocks First Responders During Austin Shooting
Video shows autonomous car obstructing emergency vehicles at deadly West Sixth Street incident.
Mar. 2, 2026
Waymo vehicle blocked first responders at Austin mass shooting
Autonomous car obstructed emergency vehicles trying to reach the scene, raising concerns about self-driving tech
Mar. 2, 2026
Waymo Vehicle Allegedly Blocks Emergency Crews Responding to Austin Mass Shooting
Video shows driverless car obstructing first responders during deadly incident
Mar. 2, 2026
Viscosity's Oracle ACE Directors to Headline AI and Data Innovation at UTOUG Training Days 2026
Experts to discuss breakthroughs in Agentic AI, AI-Ready Data Platforms, and Code-First APEX Development
Mar. 2, 2026
SearchAtlas Unveils First Programmable Omnichannel Marketing Platform
Introducing the Agentic Omnichannel Marketing MCP, a comprehensive suite of 112 AI-driven marketing tools.
Feb. 27, 2026
Driverless Waymo cars clog Houston's Fifth Ward streets
Residents report long lines of mostly empty autonomous vehicles at intersections and railroad crossings
Feb. 27, 2026
Washington State Licensing Department Apologizes for AI Spanish Voice After Viral Video
The department acknowledged the AI voice did not accurately represent the Spanish language.
Feb. 26, 2026
Tesla Cybercab Program Lead Departs Ahead of Mass Production
Victor Nechita, who led the development of Tesla's autonomous Cybercab, is leaving the company just months before the vehicle's planned launch.
Feb. 25, 2026
Waymo Expands Driverless Robotaxi Tests to Austin Highways
The self-driving car company is now offering employee-only rides on freeways as it ramps up service in the city.