Amazon Zoox Just Cleared an Important Federal Bar for AVs - DTNS 5321
Summary
Amazon’s Zoox secured a major NHTSA exemption to launch paid, fully driverless rides in the US, marking a milestone for autonomous vehicles. Google DeepMind introduced Gemini Robotics 2, an AI suite designed to act as an operating system for humanoid robots with enhanced safety guardrails. DJI released the Osmo Pocket 4P camera globally, excluding the US due to regulatory hurdles. The episode also covers AI-driven airline pricing, earnings from Meta and Microsoft, and EU regulations on large online platforms.
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Sponsors and show introduction
Amazon Zoox gets exemption for paid driverless rides
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4P launch and US availability
Google DeepMind launches Gemini Robotics 2
Airlines use AI for dynamic ticket pricing
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Tech headlines: Meta, Microsoft, Samsung, and more
Listener feedback on Motorola and Code Talkers
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