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TechCrunchtechnology11 hrs ago
San Francisco Mayor Requests Statewide Standards for Autonomous Vehicles After Waymo Robotaxis Stranded During July 4 Traffic
Mayor Daniel Lurie asked the California Department of Transportation to set new rules after Waymo robotaxis stranded during the July 4 fireworks and a December power outage. The letter proposes four required capabilities for handling major incidents.
The War Zoneworld19 hrs ago
Royal Air Force Launches Storm Fighter Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
The U.K. Royal Air Force announced the Storm Fighter program on July 16, 2026, to develop autonomous drones for operations with crewed fighters. The effort draws from a $406 million allocation within a broader $6.6 billion defense modernization plan spanning four years.
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Rapplerai1 day ago
Nobel Laureates and AI Executives Sign Non-Binding Rome Declaration on AI and Weapons
The Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War ended with the signing of the Rome Declaration. The three-day Vatican event addressed AI ethics, autonomous weapons, and digital protocols. A public ceremony followed at Rome's Capitoline Hill.
abcnews.go.comai1 day ago
Defense Department Launches Workforce Initiative to Recruit Students for AI and Autonomous Systems Manufacturing
Assistant Secretary Michael Cadenazzi said middle school students today will build submarines in ten years. The comments came at the McCormick Defense Summit, where the Pentagon launched the Build Freedom workforce initiative with a $10 million award to Mike Rowe's foundation.
Breaking Defenseworld1 day ago
Army Plans Contract Awards for Autonomous Launcher and Laser Programs
The Army expects to award initial contracts for its Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher program next month. The service is also negotiating with a vendor for its Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
The Vergetechnology2 days ago
Boston Dynamics Tests Conveyor Accessory Allowing Spot Robot to Unload Packages at Doorsteps
Boston Dynamics is testing a conveyor-belt accessory allowing its Spot robot to carry and autonomously unload packages at doorsteps. The Verge reported the company is in talks with logistics firms for last-mile testing. Spot costs $74,500 and has prior uses in inspections and res…
israelnationalnews.comworld2 days ago
Trans Israel Readies Pilot for On-Demand Autonomous Shuttles in Northern Israel
The state-owned company plans to test autonomous shuttles serving rural communities without regular bus access. Haaretz reported the details on July 14, 2026.
electrek.cotechnology3 days ago
Tesla Tells DC Council It Is Developing a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
Tesla senior policy advisor India Herdman told the DC City Council on Monday that the company is developing a purpose-built wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle. The statement came during a hearing on a bill to allow robotaxi services in the District. No timeline or further d…
news.sky.comai6 days ago
Japan Ministry Studies AI Agents for Local Government Tasks
Japan’s internal affairs ministry has begun exploring autonomous AI agents to handle routine work at local governments facing labor shortages. A new study group held its first meeting Thursday and will issue reports through summer 2027.
aws.amazon.comtechnology6 days ago
Survey Finds Most Organizations Lack Visibility Into AI Agent Activity
A 2026 survey of more than 900 executives and practitioners found that 88 percent of organizations experienced AI agent security incidents in the prior year, while only 21 percent had runtime visibility into agent behavior. The gap leaves security teams unable to monitor actions…
Breaking Defenseworld7 days ago
Army Selects Caterpillar, Forterra, IDV USA and Overland AI for Breaching Program
The U.S. Army chose four vendors for its Engineer Autonomous Breaching Capability program on July 8. The effort develops unmanned systems to clear obstacles and minefields while reducing risk to soldiers.
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Engadgettechnology8 days ago
U.S. safety agency directs autonomous vehicle makers to fix interference with first responders
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration identified repeated cases of driverless vehicles blocking emergency vehicles. The agency set an end-of-July deadline for manufacturers to present solutions.
The Independentworld8 days ago
U.S. road safety agency contacts self-driving car firms on emergency scenes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documented multiple cases of autonomous vehicles entering active emergency scenes. The agency plans industry meetings by the end of the month and called the pattern a functional insufficiency.
cnbc.comtechnology8 days ago
NHTSA Tells Autonomous Vehicle Developers to Address Emergency Scene Interference but Sets No Penalties
Administrator Jonathan Morrison issued a letter Wednesday citing repeated incidents and demanding solutions by month end. The agency compared the issue to penalties faced by human drivers.
Defense Newsworld9 days ago
U.S. Army Tests Driverless Volcano Mine Dispenser at Michigan Site
The service demonstrated remote firing and autonomous minefield emplacement during May exercises at Camp Grayling. The system pairs an existing dispenser with an unmanned truck and logs mine locations automatically.
azernews.azworld14 days ago
Pentagon Creates New Office to Consolidate Drone and Autonomous Systems Programs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth established the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems through a June 29 memo released Wednesday. The office reports to Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg and oversees development, acquisition and fielding of most unmanned systems. I…
Breaking Defenseworld14 days ago
Australia Awards Ghost Shark Contract and Releases Defence Industry Strategy
Australia announced a contract for the Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle and unveiled the Defence Industry Development Strategy on September 10, 2025. The moves include new funding and oversight reforms aimed at strengthening the domestic defense industrial base.
Euronewsbusiness14 days ago
EU Offers Tariff Relief and Aid to Armenia During von der Leyen Visit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Autonomous Trade Measures and financial packages during her July 2, 2026, visit to Yerevan. The steps follow her July 1 stop in Azerbaijan and target redirection of Armenian exports away from Russia.
Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
Pentagon Creates New Office to Manage All Military Drone and Autonomous Systems Programs
The new Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems will centralize funding, acquisition and policy decisions. It reports directly to Deputy Secretary of War Stephen Feinberg.
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theverge.comtechnology16 days ago
Senator Releases Draft Bill to Regulate AI Agents
A Virginia senator released a discussion draft that would create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and require them to act in users' best interest. The proposal aims to address privacy and security risks as autonomous AI tools expand in e-commerce and other sectors.
Breaking Defensefinance16 days ago
UK Defense Plan Commits £298 Billion Over Four Years
The United Kingdom released its Defence Investment Plan today, outlining £298 billion in spending through 2030. The plan raises the defense budget target to 2.7 percent of GDP and allocates £5 billion for autonomous systems.
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world16 days ago
U.K. Defense Plan Allocates £5 Billion to Drones and Autonomous Vessels
The U.K. government announced a four-year, £5 billion program to integrate uncrewed systems across the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force. The plan replaces earlier plans for a new Type 83 destroyer with a distributed fleet of crewed and autonomous vessels.
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forbes.comfinance16 days ago
AeroVironment Shares Rise More Than 30 Percent After Earnings Beat and Proposed Defense Budget Increase
AeroVironment reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $642 million, more than doubling from a year earlier. The defense contractor's funded backlog reached $1.2 billion as autonomous systems revenue exceeded analyst estimates.
politics17 days ago
UK Increases Defense Spending by £15 Billion, Prioritizing Drones and Jets
The British government announced a defense investment plan on June 30 that adds 15 billion pounds in new spending. The plan prioritizes autonomous aircraft, submarines and drones while setting defense spending at 2.7 percent of GDP by 2029.
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forbes.comworld17 days ago
Marine Corps awards $20 million contract for a dozen autonomous resupply vehicles
The Marine Corps awarded a $20 million production contract this month to Overland AI for fully autonomous ground vehicles. The Other Transaction Authority agreement is the first such deal for a ground autonomy provider with the U.S. military. About a dozen vehicles are due in rou…
Defense Newsworld17 days ago
Army Seeks Up to 100 Autonomous Vessels for Pacific Operations
The Army is addressing a shortage of watercraft in the Pacific by contracting commercial vessels and planning to test autonomous drone boats as early as next summer. Officials aim to build a fleet of 30 to 100 heavy-duty autonomous vessels capable of carrying eight to 10 shipping…
retailgazette.co.uktechnology17 days ago
Ministers Signal Support for Law Change Allowing Delivery Robots on England Pavements
The government plans to update rules on micromobility vehicles to permit low-speed autonomous delivery robots on pavements. Safety groups have raised concerns about congestion and pedestrian risks. Starship Technologies seeks to expand its fleet if the change proceeds.
Fortuneai20 days ago
Microsoft Promotes Jacob Andreou to Oversee Copilot After One Year
Jacob Andreou was elevated to executive vice president of the AI product in March. Fortune reported that the 33-year-old executive led development of an autonomous agent tool completed in two months.
montrealgazette.comworld20 days ago
Birch Geothermal Launches to Apply Oil-Field Methods to Power Generation
Birch Geothermal began operations on June 20, 2026, as a portfolio company of Montauk Capital. The startup plans to adapt drilling sensors, autonomous controls, and reservoir techniques from oil and gas to improve geothermal electricity output.
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markets.businessinsider.comtechnology20 days ago
Startup raises $10 million for automated pods to service robotaxis
Aseon Labs secured $10 million in seed funding to develop parking-space-sized pods that inspect, clean, and charge autonomous vehicles. The company plans to build five prototypes and expand its engineering team.
themarysue.comtechnology21 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Allowing Autonomous Vehicles Without Brake Pedals
The Department of Transportation proposed changes allowing companies to omit brake pedals from vehicles built exclusively for automated driving systems. The rule would ease development of fully autonomous designs without steering wheels or pedals. Public comments are open for 30…
Engadgettechnology22 days ago
Zoox Readies Updated Robotaxi for 2026 Production Ramp
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, unveiled design changes to its robotaxi aimed at large-scale manufacturing. The updates include improved visibility features, rider comfort adjustments, and two-way audio. Production at the Hayward facility will support fleet exp…
Semaforworld23 days ago
German Robotics Executives Predict Customers Will Prefer Local Suppliers Over Chinese Rivals
Executives from Neura Robotics and RobCo told Semafor that industrial buyers will weigh technology origins, reliability, and data security. Germany is pursuing autonomous robots to support its industrial base and aging workforce. The stance differs from U.S. robotics firms seekin…
Los Angeles Timesbusiness26 days ago
California Lifts Ban on Heavy-Duty Autonomous Trucks
Humble Robotics raised $24 million to develop a cabless electric autonomous truck. New DMV rules now allow testing of such vehicles on public roads after a prior ban.
The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology26 days ago
Australia Updates Road Rules for Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
Victoria's motoring group called for clearer laws after Tesla released updated self-driving software in Australia. Federal and state officials are developing a national framework for automated vehicles.
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Japan to Deploy Autonomous Interceptor Drones by 2027, Defense Budget for Unmanned Systems Rising to 277 Billion Yen
Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency issued notices for demonstrations next month to accelerate procurement of autonomous interceptor drones. The systems are slated for installation near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations.
caranddriver.comtechnology31 days ago
EPA Documents List Specifications for Autonomous Taxi
Public filings show the vehicle uses front-wheel drive and a roughly 48-kilowatt-hour battery. Range estimates reach 418 miles in testing, though final ratings are typically lower.
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interestingengineering.comscience32 days ago
Soft Magnetic Hair Sensors Enable Underwater Robot Speed Measurement
A study describes soft, magnetic hair flow sensors that let autonomous underwater robots measure their speed and detect objects upstream. The sensors are presented as a potential tool for underwater exploration.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld34 days ago
Pentagon Considers Cutting Weapons to Fund Drones
The Pentagon's top technologist said the department would consider reducing spending on conventional weapons systems if Congress does not approve $350 billion in reconciliation funding. The package is intended to accelerate purchases of drones and autonomous systems.
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gamereactor.eupolitics34 days ago
Senate defense bill calls for new Pentagon command focused on drones
A Senate committee approved a $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill that directs the Pentagon to establish a combatant command for robotics and unmanned systems. The measure also includes provisions to speed purchases of low-cost munitions and address autonomous weapons.
cnbc.comworld34 days ago
Senate bill proposes new combatant command for robotic systems
A Senate committee version of the annual defense authorization bill would create a new four-star combatant command focused on robotic and autonomous systems. The proposal remains subject to further congressional action and conference negotiations.
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Bloomberg.comfinance35 days ago
Ukrainian AI Drones Hit Russian Fuel and Ammunition Sites up to 150 km Behind Lines
Upgraded Ukrainian drones with jamming resistance and autonomous targeting hit fuel depots, ammunition dumps and command posts throughout May. Strikes on tanker trucks rose 40 percent and destroyed air-defense launchers more than doubled.
Benzingabusiness36 days ago
Ripple Launches AI Agent Payment Toolkit for XRP Ledger
Ripple introduced infrastructure for autonomous AI payments on the XRP Ledger. XRP ETFs recorded $7.44 million in net inflows on June 9.
TechCrunchtechnology36 days ago
Decart Launches Oasis 3 Real-Time World Model for Driving Simulation via API
The AI startup released its latest model Wednesday, offering API access priced at $0.02 per second and targeting autonomous vehicle developers first.
nypost.comworld37 days ago
Autonomous vessels launched off San Diego to track vessels without identification signals
A San Diego startup deployed a fleet of 12-foot autonomous boats to conduct surveillance missions at sea. The vessels are designed to operate without crew and transmit data to shore-based operators.
ventureburn.comfinance37 days ago
Uber Opens London Interest List for Autonomous Minicabs With Wayve, Initially With Safety Drivers
Uber has opened an interest list for autonomous minicabs in London through a partnership with Wayve. The service is expected to launch in the coming months subject to regulatory approval.
Benzingafinance37 days ago
PepsiCo Operates 41 Driverless Trucks on U.S. Roads
PepsiCo runs 41 fully autonomous box trucks across Arizona, Texas and Arkansas. The vehicles have carried Doritos, Cheetos and Gatorade since June 2025 with no reported accidents.
TechCrunchtechnology38 days ago
Waymo Pays $220M for 5,500-Acre Arizona Test Facility Previously Owned by Apple
The autonomous-vehicle company purchased the former Apple-owned test site near Wittman to expand controlled-environment testing for its self-driving system.
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The War Zoneworld38 days ago
Airbus Unveils Uncrewed U145 Variant of H145 for Cargo, Surveillance and Military Roles
Airbus unveiled the U145 on June 8, 2026, ahead of the ILA Berlin airshow. The aircraft is designed for autonomous cargo missions with a maximum payload of 2,600 pounds.
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New York Postai38 days ago
OpenAI Overhauls ChatGPT With Coding Tools and Agents as It Lags Rivals, Faces Lawsuit and Prepares IPO
OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT to include coding tools, image generation, and autonomous agents. The changes begin rolling out in coming weeks ahead of a planned IPO.
decrypt.cofinance38 days ago
MetaMask Launches Self-Custodial Wallet for AI Agents
MetaMask introduced a wallet that lets autonomous software execute trades on decentralized finance platforms. The product includes transaction simulation, threat scanning, and coverage up to $10,000 for approved transactions.
theverge.comtechnology38 days ago
Uber Adds Interest List for Small Wayve Trial with Safety Drivers in London, Launching Late 2026
Uber has opened an interest list in its app for London riders who want to try Wayve autonomous vehicles when the service launches later in 2026. The initial fleet will operate with safety drivers under current UK rules.
Fortunetechnology39 days ago
Anthropic’s Mythos AI Finds Unknown Flaws Across All Major OSes and Browsers, Prompting New York Startup A to Raise $37M for Autonomous
A raised $37 million after Anthropic’s Mythos model exposed zero-day flaws across major systems. The company runs continuous simulated attacks for enterprise clients.
theverge.comtechnology39 days ago
Uber Adds Wayve Robotaxis to London App Interest List Ahead of Regulated Launch
Uber customers in the U.K. can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve autonomous vehicle. The service is expected to launch in the coming months pending regulatory approval.
nypost.comworld39 days ago
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Meets Hyundai Motor Group Chair to Discuss AI and Autonomous Mobility
Huang and Chung discussed AI cooperation in mobility, robotics and data centers during a June 8 visit at Hyundai headquarters. They also reviewed a 9 trillion-won Saemangeum development project.
teslarati.comfinance40 days ago
Tesla Chief Designer Says Roadster Launch Coming in Weeks
Tesla's chief designer stated the electric Roadster will arrive within weeks. The announcement came at a European event on the same day Ferrari's CEO commented on autonomous driving.
Nprai42 days ago
Ginkgo Bioworks Automates Biology Lab With AI and Robots, Raising Biosecurity Concerns
The Boston company, founded nearly two decades ago by four MIT graduate students, now runs an autonomous lab that completed more than 30,000 experiments in six months with AI assistance.
finance43 days ago
Uber Reduces Driver Recruitment in Cities With Robotaxis
The company is recruiting fewer ride-hailing drivers in markets where autonomous vehicles operate. Officials say the change aims to protect earnings for existing drivers while overall sign-ups have risen with demand.
Breaking Defenseworld43 days ago
Air Force Awards GE Aerospace Firm-Fixed-Price Engine Contract and Selects Rolls-Royce for Medium-Thrust Drone Propulsion
The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts to GE Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to advance engine designs for Medium Thrust Class Autonomous Collaborative Platforms. The selections focus initially on drones but may extend to other aircraft with similar propulsion needs.
Breaking Defenseworld43 days ago
Army, Joint Staff to Test Stratospheric Balloon With Autonomous Sensor Prototype
The Army’s G-2 and the Joint Staff’s J-7 will test an autonomous target recognition sensor mounted on a stratospheric high-altitude balloon in the coming days.