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Waymo Doubles US Footprint with Fully Autonomous Robotaxi Service in 5 New Cities Waymo is significantly expanding its fully autonomous vehicle operations, doubling the number of cities where its self-driving cars operate without a human safety driver. The company has initiated fully autonomous operations for employees in Miami, with plans to roll out in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando in the coming weeks. A public launch for paid rides in these new locations is slated for 2026. This expansion builds on Waymo’s existing public robotaxi services in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Austin. The move intensifies competition in the growing robotaxi market as rivals also invest heavily in autonomous driving technology. ...

Weekly Tech News Digest: August 17, 2025 AI Trial Aims to Accelerate NHS Hospital Discharges An artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to accelerate the patient discharge process is being trialed at a London hospital trust. The platform aims to reduce delays and free up beds by automatically completing the necessary documents for patients fit to go home. Piloted at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS trust, the technology extracts information from medical records, such as diagnoses and test results, to draft discharge summaries. Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that this innovation will allow doctors to spend less time on paperwork and more on patient care, ultimately helping to cut down waiting times. The tool will be hosted on the NHS Federated Data Platform, a system intended to improve collaboration between healthcare organizations. ...