Nissan, Uber, and Wayve to Launch AI-Powered Robotaxi Service in Tokyo
Nissan Motor Co., Uber Technologies Inc., and Wayve Technologies Ltd. have entered into a partnership to develop and launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo. The collaboration will utilize Nissan’s LEAF electric vehicles equipped with Wayve’s AI-powered autonomous driving system, which will be accessible to passengers through the Uber ride-hailing app. A pilot program is scheduled to begin in Tokyo by late 2026, initially with human safety operators present in the vehicles. This initiative marks Uber’s first venture into autonomous vehicle services in Japan and is part of a broader plan to introduce robotaxis in over ten major cities globally, including London. The partnership aims to address challenges such as driver shortages and improve the efficiency of urban transportation.
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PlusAI Unveils SuperDrive 6.0, Enhancing Autonomous Trucking with Night Vision
PlusAI has released SuperDrive 6.0, an upgraded version of its autonomous driving software for commercial trucks. This new iteration introduces critical capabilities for 24/7 freight operations, including navigating construction zones and operating at night. The system has been developed using data from over 7 million miles of real-world driving across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Autonomous trucks equipped with SuperDrive 6.0 are already being used for commercial freight transport in Texas. PlusAI anticipates that these advancements will help accelerate the deployment of fully driverless commercial trucks, with a target set for 2027.
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Oxa Autonomy Raises $103M in Series D to Scale Industrial Self-Driving Software
Oxa Autonomy Ltd., a developer of autonomous vehicle technology, has raised $103 million in the first closing of its Series D funding round. The investment will be used to advance the commercialization of its self-driving software for industrial applications, such as in ports, airports, and manufacturing facilities. Oxa’s technology, which includes the Oxa Driver software and the Oxa Foundry development toolchain, is designed to be adaptable to over 20 different types of vehicles. The company aims to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve workplace safety for its industrial clients. The funding will also support Oxa’s global expansion, with a particular focus on markets in the U.K., Europe, and the Middle East.
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Unlocking Generative AI’s Business Value Requires Strategic Tech and Talent Investment
To successfully leverage Generative AI, businesses must make concrete investments in tools, technology, and employee support. Access to a robust technological foundation, including cloud computing, scalable data storage, and machine learning environments, is essential for effective experimentation. Providing teams with pre-built AI modules and open-source libraries can accelerate innovation by lowering technical barriers. Beyond technology, fostering a culture of continuous learning through training programs, workshops, and mentorship is critical in the rapidly evolving field of Gen AI. One company’s investment in a cloud-based machine learning platform and data analytics partnership resulted in a model that could predict supply chain disruptions with 92% accuracy, leading to a 15% reduction in production delays.
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FluidCloud Introduces AI-Powered LIM to Simplify Multicloud Infrastructure-as-Code
AI startup FluidCloud has introduced a Large Infrastructure Model (LIM) designed to address the complexities of multicloud networking. The purpose-built AI engine aims to generate, translate, and validate Terraform, the standard for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), across different cloud environments. This technology is intended to simplify the often difficult process of migrating workloads between cloud providers, a task complicated by each provider’s unique resource dialects. FluidCloud’s LIM focuses on enabling true infrastructure resilience by not just scanning and generating IaC, but by empowering organizations to move their infrastructure to different regions or entirely new cloud providers.
NVIDIA’s $2B Investment in Nebius to Build Hyperscale AI Cloud Infrastructure
NVIDIA has announced a strategic partnership with and a $2 billion investment in the AI cloud company Nebius. This collaboration aims to develop and deploy a next-generation hyperscale cloud platform specifically for the AI market. Nebius plans to significantly expand its computing capacity, with the goal of building over five gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2030 to meet the rising demand for training and operating large AI models. The partnership will involve deep engineering collaboration across the full AI technology stack, from AI factory architecture to production software, and will see Nebius adopt future NVIDIA computing architectures, including the Rubin platform.
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Maybell Quantum’s ColdCloud® Aims to Solve Cryogenic Bottlenecks in Quantum Computing
Maybell Quantum has officially launched ColdCloud®, a distributed cryogenic platform designed to address a significant bottleneck in scaling quantum computers. Traditional cryogenic systems, or fridges, are a major hurdle for expanding quantum hardware. Maybell’s new system centralizes cooling power and distributes it to modular nodes, which it claims can cool down in hours instead of days while using 90% less electricity. This innovation is aimed at moving quantum computers from experimental physics labs into more practical, 24/7 industrial datacenter environments. The platform represents a key piece of infrastructure needed for the industry to scale its quantum systems effectively.
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QphoX Debuts World’s First Commercial Quantum Transducer to Enable Quantum Internet
QphoX has launched the world’s first commercial Quantum Transducer, a device that functions as a ‘quantum translator.’ The transducer is designed to connect superconducting quantum processors to the outside world via optical fiber networks. This technology is a critical component for building a “Quantum Internet” and linking modular quantum computers over long distances. With IBM as its first major customer, QphoX is providing a key missing link required to scale and network quantum computing systems.
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Cybersecurity Alert: Malicious ‘GhostClaw’ npm Package Deploys RAT to Steal Developer Data
A malicious package named "@openclaw-ai/openclawai" has been discovered on the npm registry, masquerading as an installer for the OpenClaw AI tool. This package, internally named “GhostLoader,” deploys a remote access trojan (RAT) to steal sensitive information from developers’ systems. The malware is capable of exfiltrating system credentials, browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, SSH keys, and Apple Keychain databases. The attack employs social engineering techniques, such as a convincing but fake command-line installer, to trick users into providing their system passwords. Upon successful installation, the malware establishes persistence and allows attackers to execute commands remotely and even clone active browser sessions.