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GM ‘blindsides' Cruise by giving up on robotaxis
GMGM(US:GM) TechCrunch·2024-12-14 21:17

Group 1 - General Motors (GM) has decided to cease funding for its commercial robotaxi business and will integrate its self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise, into its own driver-assistance development efforts [1] - GM acquired Cruise in 2016 for $1 billion and has invested over $10 billion in its development since then [1] - OpenAI has launched real-time video capabilities for ChatGPT, allowing users to interact with the app by pointing their phones at objects and sharing screens [1] Group 2 - Google introduced Project Mariner, an AI agent that can navigate the web and perform tasks within the Chrome browser, marking a shift in user interaction with websites [1] - Duolingo has partnered with Netflix to help viewers learn Korean ahead of the new season of "Squid Game," also releasing a TikTok filter inspired by the show [3] - Google announced its latest quantum computing chip, Willow, claiming it operates at extraordinary speeds, suggesting it may utilize computational power from other universes [3] Group 3 - Spotify has discontinued its in-car streaming device, Car Thing, and is offering refunds to customers who provide proof of purchase [3] - Bluesky is exploring a paid subscription model, teasing features such as custom app icons and post analytics [3] - Krispy Kreme reported a cyberattack that caused operational disruptions but confirmed that its shops remain open and deliveries are unaffected [3]