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UK Recruits AI Team for Public Services With Meta Funding

AI & Machine Learning, News

By Samantha Reed Jan 27, 2026

UK government recruits AI experts with funding from Meta to develop open-source tools for transport, public safety, and defence using Llama models.

Stepfun Raises $719 Million to Expand AI and Automotive Projects

AI & Machine Learning, Mobility & Transportation Tech, News

By Ethan Caldwell Jan 27, 2026

Chinese AI startup Stepfun secured $719 million to accelerate foundational model development, AI agents, and AI-driven products in collaboration with Geely.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, Mobility & Transportation Tech, News

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Bringing Back Its Dojo3 AI Supercomputer, Now Space-Based

By Olivia Grant Jan 19, 2026

Elon Musk said Tesla is restarting development of its Dojo3 supercomputer to support AI training, after previously pausing the project to focus on in-vehicle AI chips.

AI & Machine Learning, Mobility & Transportation Tech, News

Tesla Examines Possible Link Between Autopilot and Thousands of Traffic Violations

By Samantha Reed Jan 16, 2026

U.S. auto safety regulators granted Tesla a five-week extension to respond to an investigation into whether its Full Self-Driving system violates traffic laws during operation.

AI & Machine Learning, Mobility & Transportation Tech, News

PlusAI, Iveco Launch Autonomous Truck Tests in Spain

By Ethan Caldwell Jan 12, 2026

PlusAI will begin Southern Europe’s first heavy-duty autonomous truck testing program with Iveco in Spain. The project supports the company’s expansion in Europe ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, Mobility & Transportation Tech, News

Ford Unveils AI Assistant and Next-Gen BlueCruise

By Ethan Caldwell Jan 8, 2026

Ford announced an AI assistant for its smartphone app, set to expand to vehicles in 2027. The company also previewed a next-generation BlueCruise system capable of eyes-off driving by 2028.