Gemini: Google's AI Assistant Gets App Action Abilities in Android 16. Android 16's new API gives Gemini AI agentic abilities, letting it act within apps like ordering food, mirroring Apple's iOS 18 plans for Siri. Could 2025 be the year for truly useful AI assistants?
Baidu's Cheap Robotaxis: A US Industry Wake-Up Call. Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi, priced under $30k, disrupts the autonomous vehicle market. Its low cost & high ridership (8M+ rides) should worry US competitors.
Tesla and Rivian Settle Trade Secrets Lawsuit After Years of Legal Battle. Tesla & Rivian settle lawsuit over employee poaching & alleged trade secret theft. Conditional settlement reached, case expected to be dismissed by Dec 24.
Microsoft's AI Boom: Jeopardizing Climate Goals Despite 2020 Pledge. Microsoft's AI push has increased its carbon footprint by 30% since its 2020 climate pledge. The energy demands of AI are hindering its sustainability goals.
AI-Powered Squirrel Agent Fights to Save Endangered Red Squirrels. An AI-powered Squirrel Agent helps conservationists distinguish red and grey squirrels with 97% accuracy. It aids in red squirrel preservation efforts by controlling food access and contraceptives.
