Ford Is Investing $1 Billion In An Ex-Googler’s Artificial Intelligence Company
Argo AI, which is run by former Google and Uber self-driving engineers, will help develop Ford’s autonomous vehicles.
Tesla Confidentiality Agreement Questioned By California Lawmakers
The letter comes amid reports that workers at Tesla's only auto factory have contacted the United Auto Workers about forming a union.
Pittsburgh Mayor Says He Is In A “Cooling Off” Period With Uber
He says the city, which is home to Uber’s self-driving car pilot, is “opening up” to other autonomous vehicle companies.
Elon Musk Will Stay On Trump's Advisory Groups For "The Greater Good"
The reaffirmation of his decision to remain on two Trump advisory groups comes hours after Uber CEO Travis Kalanick quit due to backlash from customers and employees.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Is Leaving Trump's Advisory Council
"Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the President or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that."
People Are Canceling Tesla Orders Because Elon Musk Is Advising Trump
“I cannot support a company where the CEO is acting as a conduit to the rise of white nationalism and fascism in the United States,” one customer wrote.
The Battle Between Uber And Lyft Has Become Political
A sudden twist in a long-running ride-hail rivalry shows how brands will be forced to take sides as the US grapples with political divisions.
How Trump's Refugee Ban Turned U.S. Airports Into Protest Zones
From JFK to LAX, people joined the demonstration to support Muslims who've been shut out of the United States. "It's like you're waking up from a bad dream."
A Top White Supremacist's New Neighbors Are Not Very Happy He's Moved To Town
White nationalist Richard Spencer has rented space in Alexandria, Virginia. Some local residents are not pleased.
Twitter CEO Explains Bungled @POTUS Transition
"This was a mistake, it wasn’t right, we own it, and we apologize. No excuses."
Here Are Many Of The Celebs At Women's Marches Worldwide
Dozens of celebrities worldwide joined marches held alongside the Women's March on Washington.
People Are Protesting Outside Uber HQ Because Travis Kalanick Is Advising Trump
Protesters are blocking off the building’s entrances.
Uber Will Pay FTC $20 Million To Settle Claim It Misled Drivers On Pay
Uber claimed drivers in New York make more than $90,000 a year. The Federal Trade Commission found the median income of drivers there is $29,000 less than that.
Tesla Cleared In Fatal Autopilot Crash Investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Tesla’s Autopilot does not have any safety defects, but criticizes the company's marketing of the semi-autonomous driving feature.
Trump's Transportation Nominee Offers Few Clues On What His $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Will Do
Elaine Chao’s mantra: “If confirmed, I look forward to working with you on that.”
6 Things To Know About The Future Of Transportation
These are the issues we’ll have to deal with, according to the outgoing head of the US Department of Transportation.
Google's Self-Driving Car Company Has Been Quietly Building Its Own Hardware
The company says the sensors it has built are cheaper and more reliable.
Uber Launches Tool To Analyze Traffic Patterns
It’s called Uber Movement.
Uber Driver Beat Up Rider Who Asked To Go To New Jersey, Lawsuit Alleges
Uber says it immediately banned the driver when it learned about the incident one day later.
14 Things BuzzFeed Tech Tried And Liked In 2016
All the apps, hacks, habits, and products that made our lives a little better in 2016.