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Tesla deploys its driverless Cybercab amid a U.S. government safety investigation, while AI technology advances raise regulatory concerns.
Tesla has begun operating its Cybercab, a fully autonomous vehicle without traditional controls, in Texas and Florida. The U.S. government is investigating whether the Cybercab complies with safety regulations. Meanwhile, OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, claiming it has reached artificial general intelligence, prompting calls for AI regulation. Privacy concerns grow as more U.S. communities reject automated license plate reader cameras, while data centers face scrutiny for their environmental impact.
Key Developments
- Tesla did not apply for a special exemption for the Cybercab, unlike other companies with similar vehicles.
- OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra is seen by some experts and politicians as a potential risk due to its advanced capabilities.
- More than 150 U.S. communities have ended or paused use of Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras over privacy issues.
- A recent survey highlights public resistance to AI data centers because of their high electricity, water, and land use.
- Scientists in South Dakota detected a particle event that might be related to dark matter, though it is not confirmed.
- The United Nations approved a new world map that more accurately represents Africa's size, moving away from the Mercator projection.
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