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Doctors rally behind autonomous vehicles as public health issue
Two high-profile doctors are urging policymakers to support AV deployment, arguing it's a public health imperative.
Business Transformation Management Helps Lay the Foundation for the Autonomous Enterprise
Business Transformation Management solutions from SAP support the Autonomous Enterprise, bringing together insights and enterprise knowledge.
Waymo recalls massive autonomous fleet after incident flags major safety issue
Federal regulators say a software defect may prevent Waymo vehicles from fully stopping in flooded road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash or injury
At ORNL, Science Never Sleeps
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists are building the next generation of research: self-driving labs powered by AI, robotics and high-performance computing. Autonomous systems run continuous “design, build, test, learn” cycles to analyze data in real time and guide experiments.
Q&A: Expert discusses AI, automation drive autonomous science origin in scientific research
Rob Moore is a recognized leader in the development of autonomous science and self-driving laboratories at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). A Tennessee native who ...
Tesla robotaxi passenger said car tried to pull over on highway
"I wouldn't recommend this for my grandmother," said Chris Ramos, who is still a believer in autonomous driving.
'Unsexy' side of robotaxis: The AV industry wants to grow up
Ride AI, an autonomous vehicle hype conference, showed an industry that wants to move away from the hype and focus on scaling.
Greenland's prime minister says citizens 'don't feel safe' after Trump's threats
Trump has pushed for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, despite being repeatedly rebuffed by Greenlandic and Danish authorities.
Former Geisinger CEO: U.S. health systems must replace huge numbers of people with AI
“Health care will become autonomous because the survival of health systems depends upon it,” writes former Geisinger CEO Glenn Steele.
Zhou earns CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation
Through the early-career grant, Peipei Zhou will advance the scalable, verifiable co-design of heterogeneous reconfigurable computing systems, enabling domain experts to efficiently build next-generation customized AI and data-intensive applications, such as autonomous physical systems, adaptive intelligent agents, and advanced healthcare technologies.
New study reveals hidden ocean chemistry
Scientists have found a new way to detect subtle chemical signatures in seawater—revealing previously invisible details about the ocean’s chemistry from data continuously collected by thousands of autonomous robotic floats drifting across the seas.
Politics Keeps D.C.’s Autonomous Vehicles Roadblocked
AVs are safe, but politics as usual prevent their rollout in the nation’s capital.
Politics Keeps D.C.’s Autonomous Vehicles Roadblocked | The Foundation for American Innovation
Autonomous vehicles (AVs), in development for years, have only recently become safe enough for mass adoption. Now, events like Uber’s new partnerships with AV companies
Google's Agent Smith helps its employees with AI-driven coding
Google employees are playing with Agent Smith, an autonomous coding agent, as cofounder Sergey Brin pushes an agent-driven future.
Google's Agent Smith helps its employees with AI-driven coding
Google employees are playing with Agent Smith, an autonomous coding agent, as cofounder Sergey Brin pushes an agent-driven future.
Revolutionary Submarine Mysteriously Disappears Without a Trace – Scientists Are Now Preparing for a Bold Return
A pioneering robotic submarine that explored beneath Antarctica’s glaciers has been lost, but its discoveries are reshaping our understanding of ice melt as a more advanced successor is prepared to continue the mission.
Uber strikes deal with Rivian to buy thousands of robotaxis
The two companies announced a deal that will see Uber buy 10,000 fully autonomous Rivian robotaxis and invest up to $1.25 billion in the Tesla rival.
Snowflake Launches Project SnowWork, Bringing Outcome-Driven AI to Every Business User
MENLO PARK, Calif. – March 18, 2026 – Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the research preview of Project SnowWork, a new autonomous enterprise AI platform designed to help business users massively accelerate workflows.
Project SnowWork: The easiest way for business users to get work done
Today, we are announcing Project SnowWork (Research Preview), a new autonomous AI platform for business leaders and knowledge workers across finance, sales, marketing, operations and more designed to move beyond simple answers.
Autonomous businesses – from Waymo to mattress stores – are on the rise
Have you ever walked into a business with no employees? You may soon; autonomous businesses are becoming more popular.
Merlin and Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV Announce Closing of Business Combination
Merlin's Cessna Caravan Merlin's aircraft flying overhead at the company's Quonset, RI hangar Merlin's Quonset, RI Hangar A C-130J flying overhead at Merlin’s Quonset, RI hangar Transaction provides more than $200M in gross proceeds to accelerate commercialization of AI-powered autonomous aviation Merlin to Begin Trading on March 17th on the NASDAQ Under Ticker Symbol “MRLN” BOSTON, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merlin, Inc., an aerospace and defense technology company building the operatin
OpenAI robotics head Caitlin Kalinowski quits after Pentagon deal
Caitlin Kalinowski says she is quitting OpenAI over concerns that the technology could be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Q&A with chemist Lily Robertson: Pioneering autonomous discovery to accelerate science at Argonne
Argonne assistant chemist Lily Robertson explains how her team is using robotics and machine learning in the Robotic Autonomous Platforms for Innovative Discovery-200 lab to accelerate materials discovery.
California politics could cause a reversal on autonomous trucks
A new Democratic governor could shift gears away from the Newsom years on autonomous trucks to appease labor.
OpenAI shares language from its contract with the Department of War
OpenAI said its contract with the Department of War prevents its technology from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.
Can degrowth save the climate?
Madeleine Finlay hears from Nick Stern, professor of economics and government at the London School of Economics, and Jason Hickel, a political economist and professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, two economists arguing for a change in how we measure a country’s economic success.
Elon Musk reveals price of Tesla's Cybercab
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company will sell its fully autonomous Cybercab robotaxi for under $30,000 before 2027, as production officially begins.
Copilot coding agent model picker for Copilot Business and Enterprise
Copilot coding agent is our asynchronous, autonomous background agent. Delegate a task to Copilot, and Copilot works in the background in its own development environment in the cloud. Once Copilot…
Inside Waymo's largest robotaxi depot in San Francisco
At Waymo's San Francisco robotaxi depot, hundreds of autonomous vehicles are serviced, highlighting the evolving landscape of transportation.
Lawmakers talk safety standards for autonomous vehicles
Representatives from Waymo and Tesla testified on Wednesday.
Bedrock, an A.I. Start-Up for Construction, Raises $270 Million
The year-old company, founded by veterans of the autonomous vehicle business Waymo, is seeking to automate excavators and other building equipment.
Man clears driveway with autonomous snow blower during storm
Forget robotaxis — a man and his robo-snow blower were the envy of X during the weekend's winter storm.
Alibaba to merge with China's Zelos on $2 billion robovan business, WSJ reports
Alibaba's logistics arm plans to merge its autonomous-driving unit Cainiao with China's Zelos Technology, forming a new entity valued at approximately $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Alibaba Teams Up With Zelos on $2 Billion Robovan Business
Alibaba’s logistics arm is merging its autonomous-driving unit with Chinese robovan specialist Zelos Technology.
AEYE Health Expands Epic Integration for Portable Fully-Autonomous AI Eye Screening Across the US Healthcare System
/PRNewswire/ -- AEYE Health, the leading company in retinal diagnostics and developer of AEYE-DS, the fastest growing solution for diabetic eye exams in the...
Greenland Advises Residents to Have 5 Days of Supplies
The semiautonomous Danish territory issued its guidance as President Trump told European leaders that he wouldn’t send troops to seize it. Greenland said it was responding to power cuts, not geopolitics.
Nourish + Bloom Market Wins AT&T Small Business Contest
24/7 autonomous grocery store chain receives $50K and more
Ellipsis Health expands access to Sage via Salesforce AppExchange, Transforming Care Management at Scale
Agentforce Health users can now automate patient assessments, risk evaluations, and follow-up using Sage, an autonomous, empathetic AI care managerSAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ellipsis Health today announced it has launched Sage on Salesforce AppExchange, the leading enterprise marketplace for partner apps and experts. This integration empowers Agentforce Health customer care management teams to autonomously deliver any configured assessment, such as post-hospital discharge/t
The Emerging Business Shift From Insight to Execution: How Autonomous AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Operations at Scale
Yet, according to Tahir Warraich, CEO of Fynite, the shift unfolding now is far more foundational. He explains that organizations are beginning to recognize that reporting, dashboards, and diagnostics are only the first step
Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think
Researchers have created microscopic robots so small they’re barely visible, yet smart enough to sense, decide, and move completely on their own. Powered by light and equipped with tiny computers, the robots swim by manipulating electric fields rather than using moving parts. They can detect temperature changes, follow programmed paths, and even work together in groups. The breakthrough marks the first truly autonomous robots at this microscopic scale.
Jackery unveils rugged portable power station, solar gazebo, autonomous solar robot
Jackery has just pulled the wraps off its newest portable power station, the Explorer 1500 Ultra, and it’s aiming squarely...
5 remarkable engineering innovations of 2025
From an autonomous drone system to wood that's stronger than steel and 6 times lighter.
What’s inside Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano? Scientists obtain first 3D images
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior.
Scientists obtain first 3D images inside Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University have created the first three-dimensional image of the Popocatépetl volcano's interior
Researchers create world's smallest programmable, autonomous robots
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machines that can independently sense ...
Samsung Electronics unit Harman to acquire ZF Group's ADAS business for $1.8 billion
Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Germany's ZF Friedrichshafen's autonomous driving technology unit to combine it with its audio business and offer next-generation in-car platforms.
Tesla's EV Business Isn't the Star Anymore -- but It's Still the Whole Stage
Robotaxis and humanoid robots may grab the spotlight, but Tesla's EV business is still holding up the entire production.
Uber CEO says robotaxis are a 'trillion-dollar-plus' business — and one market will drive the boom
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says robotaxis are a "trillion-dollar-plus" business and he expects Asia to drive the wave of autonomous expansion.
The era of agentic business applications arrives at Convergence 2025 - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog
At Convergence 2025, Microsoft explores agentic business applications and how organizations build AI-first autonomous enterprises. Learn more.
US investigating Waymo after footage captures self-driving cars illegally moving past school buses in Texas
The federal safety agency NHTSA investigating Waymo's autonomous vehicles after 20 citations for illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.