Daily Tech News Show Mo Cities, Waymo Problems - DTNS 4909
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Dec 5, 2024 Exciting announcements from OpenAI kick off the discussion, including the launch of GPT Pro. Bluesky's potential for social media subscriptions and unique algorithm marketplaces grabs attention. Waymo's challenges in Miami's urban landscape spotlight the complexities of autonomous driving. The buzz around Android advancements and a Bitcoin surge adds to the tech conversation. Meanwhile, OpenAI's surprising military tie-up shows a significant shift in AI's role in defense.
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Waymo's Miami Expansion
- Waymo is expanding its robo-taxi service to Miami, adding to operations in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
- Miami's unique urban layout and unpredictable weather will test Waymo's autonomous technology.
Waymo Normalization
- Sarah Lane notes an increase in Waymo vehicles without drivers in her area of Los Angeles.
- She even found it odd to ride in a human-driven Uber recently, highlighting the normalization of autonomous vehicles.
Uber Rebranding and Expansion
- Uber is rebranding its same-day delivery service from Uber Connect to Uber Courier.
- They are also expanding their car seat offerings to more cities, including Orlando, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco.