policy

Federal Green Light for Zoox Amid State Resistance to Robotaxis

Federal support for Zoox's robotaxi launch contrasts with state-level caution, impacting AV industry dynamics.

Edgewater Acquires Parker Manufacturing with Barings' Secured Financing

Edgewater Funds acquires Parker Manufacturing with financing from Barings, impacting the aerospace and defense fastener market.

ai policy Sep 17

Uber and Waymo Clash Over D.C. Robotaxi Legislation

Uber and Waymo are clashing over a proposed D.C. bill allowing autonomous vehicles, impacting future mobility and infrastructure development.

ai policy Sep 17

NHTSA Demands Immediate Robotaxi Safety Reforms

The NHTSA has issued a directive to AV developers, urging immediate fixes to robotaxi safety issues, notably their interaction with first responders. This comes amid recent incidents involving Waymo’s fleet. The directive emphasizes a need for robust solutions by month's end, impacting compliance an

policy engineering Sep 17

Neurophos Advances Photonic AI Chips with New Silicon Valley Office

Neurophos, backed by a $110 million Series A, expands its executive team and opens a new office in Silicon Valley to advance its photonic AI chips, promising innovations in high-performance computing.

ai policy Sep 17

NVIDIA's $12.93 Billion Acquisition of Hugging Face to Expand AI Infrastructure

NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.93 billion aims to scale AI infrastructure, impacting developers, researchers, and institutions. The deal maintains Hugging Face as an open platform, offering enhanced reliability and deployment capabilities.

policy engineering Sep 17

Innoviz Technologies Taps Defense Veteran for Board Leadership

Innoviz Technologies appoints Yoav Har-Even as Chairperson, marking a strategic shift towards defense and security markets. This move presents new opportunities for AECM professionals in federal contracting and partnerships.