Raquel Urtasun

Amy Dockser Marcus, health and science reporter exploring fertility and reproduction in space. Martin Peers, editorial analyst who breaks down AI industry strategy. Raquel Urtasun, Waabi CEO building self-driving trucks and robotaxis with a major Uber tie-up. Gil Luria, tech analyst on Apple, memory markets, and semiconductors. They discuss Waabi’s $1B raise and 25,000 robotaxis, Apple’s booming iPhone and memory crunch, the OpenAI vs Anthropic rivalry, and space fertility research.

Join Anima Anandkumar, a Caltech professor focusing on AI and climate modeling, Daphne Koller, the CEO of Insitro working on AI-driven drug discovery, and Raquel Urtasun, founder of Waabi specializing in autonomous driving. They discuss the evolving relationship between academia and industry in AI innovation. Discover how physical AI can revolutionize climate science, the creation of digital twins for drug predictions, and the importance of efficient models. Their insights shape the future of AI, emphasizing human well-being and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Miles Kruppa, a reporter specializing in AI and finance, discusses Groq's dramatic revenue drop from $2 billion to around $500 million, shedding light on the competitive AI chip market. Raquel Urtasun, CEO of Waabi, shares insights on the future of autonomous trucking, emphasizing safety and partnerships with industry giants. Nikhil Buduma from Ambience Healthcare talks about the revolutionary role of AI in streamlining healthcare workflows. Finally, Ann Gehan analyzes the ongoing AI agent wars in e-commerce, focusing on how companies like Amazon are reshaping consumer interaction.

Raquel Urtasun, Founder of Waabi and former head of research at Uber's Advanced Technology Group, discusses her innovative approach to self-driving trucks. She shares insights on Level 4 autonomy and the challenges of developing a single AI system. The conversation touches on breakthroughs in AI, the importance of realistic simulations for safety, and the essential collaboration needed in the industry. Raquel also addresses gender challenges in tech and shares her bold predictions for the future of autonomous trucking by 2025.

Raquel Urtasun, Co-founder and CEO of Waabi, is an expert in AI and self-driving technology. She shares insights on Waabi's partnership with Volvo Autonomous Solutions and the innovative generative AI that powers their self-driving systems. Urtasun discusses the shift from traditional autonomous driving to a new paradigm, emphasizing safety, transparency, and accountability. The conversation also touches on the industry's evolving dynamics and Waabi's ambitious plans for robotaxis and warehouse robotics, highlighting their commitment to strategic independence.