Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 12/11 – Gemini 2.0
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Dec 11, 2024 General Motors' sudden closure of its Cruise robotaxi venture sends ripples through the tech world. Apple users rejoice as ChatGPT lands on iPhones, enhancing accessibility. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra could soon enable satellite texting. Google fires back with a hefty AI rollout, featuring Gemini 2.0 for text, images, and speech creation. Innovations like the Trillium AI chip and an autonomous coding assistant named Jules signify a major leap in AI capabilities, set to revolutionize how we interact with technology.
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GM Exits Robotaxi Business
- GM is exiting the robo-taxi business, refocusing on autonomous tech for personal vehicles.
- This leaves Waymo as the primary player in the consumer self-driving market.
Questioning GM's Timing
- Brian McCullough questions the timing of GM's exit, given Waymo's scaling and the new administration's focus on self-driving tech.
- He suggests Waymo's regional expansion strategy might be a contributing factor.
Apple Embraces AI
- Apple released iOS 18.2 with ChatGPT integration, Genmoji, and Image Playground.
- These AI features are initially limited to specific regions and English language devices.