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Uber and WeRide set their robotaxi sights on 15 more cities

Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide plan to expand a commercial robotaxi partnership and bring the service to another 15 cities over the next five years. The expansion comes five months after the two companies launched a commercial robotaxi … Continue reading

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Hinge Health says revenue increased 50% in first quarter — still no price range for IPO

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Hims & Hers gives weak outlook but says more collaborations are coming

Hims & Hers shares fell in extended trading on Monday after the company reported first-quarter earnings that offered soft guidance.

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FTC bans hidden fees for live events and short-term rentals, effective May 12

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday released new documentation detailing its new “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.” The rule, set to take effect on May 12, prohibits hidden fees for live events, hotels, and short-term rentals. It also … Continue reading

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People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds

With long waiting lists and rising costs in overburdened healthcare systems, many people are turning to AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT for medical self-diagnosis. About 1 in 6 American adults already use chatbots for health advice at least monthly, according to … Continue reading

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From the New Testament to Nixon: Takeaways from Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s shareholder letter

Palantir CEO Alex Karp offered up another batch of colorful commentary to investors as the company posted another strong quarter.

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Palantir lifts full-year guidance as CEO Karp cites ‘tectonic shift’ in AI adoption

Palantir boosted its guidance for the year on Monday, as net income in the latest quarter more than doubled.

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Waymo plans to double robotaxi production at Arizona plant by end of 2026

Waymo and Magna International plan to double robotaxi production at their new plant in Mesa, Arizona, by the end of 2026, the companies announced Monday.

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OpenAI Backtracks on Plans to Drop Nonprofit Control

The company will become a public benefit corporation and the nonprofit that has controlled it will be its largest shareholder.

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YouTube is testing a discounted two-person Premium subscription tier

YouTube is testing a new two-person Premium subscription plan in select countries, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The tier is being piloted in India, France, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The news was first reported by Money Control. “We’re … Continue reading

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