Tesla announced Wednesday that it will begin selling the Cybercab, an autonomous gold-hued two-seater without a steering wheel or traditional controls, by the end of the year. Federal regulators are currently investigating if the vehicle meets safety standards.
AI lab Flapping Airplanes has secured $1 billion in Series A funding at a $6 billion valuation, nine months after raising an $180 million seed round. The company's mission is to build AI models "without ingesting half the internet."}
Tesla has begun production of Optimus robots in California. The company reported a 43% fall in profit and flat revenue, with expenses increasing due to investments in Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving.
Walmart is introducing new technology that allows AI agents to make purchases on behalf of customers, featuring controls over spending and transaction approvals, while Amazon is blocking AI agents from shopping on its site.