TechCrunch Daily Crunch Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster
Jan 8, 2025
Uber is teaming up with NVIDIA to supercharge the development of autonomous driving, using groundbreaking simulation tools. Meanwhile, Telegram is facing challenges as it reports a surge in user data sharing with law enforcement. On the automotive front, the NHTSA is probing Tesla's Smart Summon feature, raising questions about safety and innovation. Plus, new startups like Fermata and Rooms are emerging, promising to shake up the tech landscape.
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Telegram Data Requests Rise
- Telegram saw a significant increase in fulfilling law enforcement data requests in 2024, especially from the US and India.
- This follows the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for refusing data in a child exploitation case.
Uber's AV Strategy
- Uber will utilize NVIDIA's Cosmos and DGX Cloud to boost its autonomous vehicle technology development.
- This partnership reflects Uber's asset-light approach, relying on collaborations rather than in-house AV development.
Tesla Under Investigation
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's 'Actual Smart Summon' feature due to crashes.
- The investigation follows reports of Tesla vehicles failing to detect obstacles while using the remote parking feature.