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Autonomous engineer at center of Uber-Google legal battle faces wave of criminal charges
Anthony Levandowski, co-founder of autonomous truck upstart Pronto, has been indicted on 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets.
August 28, 2019
Business
Uber Freightâs partnerships against human trafficking
In addition to developing and distributing educational materials to all the drivers and riders engaging with the Uber companyâs platforms, Uber Freight added the Truckers Against Trafficking organization as a national partner.
August 1, 2019
Channel 19
A case for manual shifting, for less (not more) automation, for engagement on the long road
The incremental additions of automated features at highway speeds is ultimately an experiment with how much distraction the human brain can resist before it falls asleep at the wheel. Vehicle makers new and old, and end users, would do well to recognize and take very seriously the implications.
April 18, 2019
Business
Uber Freight affiliate Powerloop aims to cut detention time with trailer rentals
Powerloop at its core is a trailer leasing program with a primary goal of cutting detention time at shippers and receivers. IMore information on Overdrive.
October 17, 2018
Business
After shutting down autonomous truck development, Uber says itâs all in on Uber Freight platform
Uber will be doubling investment in its cargo-matching app, Uber Freight, after it announced the closure of its autonomous truck development program.
August 8, 2018
Equipment
Despite successful test runs, Uber shutting down autonomous truck unit
Uber says it will shut down its autonomous truck division which brings an unfortunate end to its efforts in the driverless truck driving space. More info here.
July 31, 2018
Business
Uber looks to âtake the driver out of the vehicleâ on long-haul lanes, demonstrates transfer-hub system for loads
Uber ATG, the self-driving-tech side of Uberâs business, is moving freight with at least one carrier and shipper partner each across Arizona in ongoing tests of their autonomous technology and a transfer-hub trailer hand-off system the company envisions being âwhat trucking and freight could beâ primarily in the future.
March 6, 2018
Business
Bring your nap mat, but donât worry about the driving experience
Uberâs ride-hailing app gets all DOT on its drivers: âThe professionally-licensed career drivers know the dangers on the road and making a bunch of Ubers take a nap isnât going to increase safety nearly as much as training and educationâ could âŚ
February 15, 2018
Business
Uber, whoâs invested big in autonomous truck tech, says driver jobs will shift, not disappear
While long haul driving jobs could succumb to the market pressures of self-driving rigs, the company concludes there will be a spike in the number of drivers needed for localized driving jobs. Uber researchers also project that the industry will move away from per-mile pay structures in favor of hourly pay.
February 14, 2018
Business
Uber to pay reported $245M to settle Googleâs claims of stolen autonomous tech
In what became a highly publicized spat between the two companies, Google parent company Alphabet alleged that Uber stole thousands of documents from Alphabetâs autonomous vehicle developer Waymo. Though the terms of the deal remain confidential, Google has agreed to accept a fraction of a percent of ownership of Uber â worth a reported $245 million â to end its lawsuit against the ridesharing pioneer.
February 12, 2018
Business
Fresh evidence prompts judge to delay autonomous tech trial between Google, Uber
The trial for a high-profile lawsuit between two of Silicon Valleyâs biggest players, Uber and Alphabet (Googleâs parent company) involving trade secrets and patents behind autonomous vehicle technology has been delayed until February. The Department of Justice has also announced it is pursuing a criminal investigation against Uber over the accusations made against the company.
December 14, 2017
Channel 19
Worship the robots: What a man at the center of Googleâs self-driving tech lawsuit against Uber wants you to do
Self-driving truck startup Ottoâs cofounder Anthony Levandowski has established a âWay of the Futureâ church to develop an AI Godhead. Before we jump to the pews in science-fiction-turned-reality joy, letâs keep the source in mind.
November 30, 2017
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