➀ Alphabet and outside investors have invested another $5.6 billion into Waymo, bringing its total funding to $10.85 billion. Waymo operates Robotaxi services in San Francisco, Phoenix, and LA. ➁ Waymo's self-driving car crash rate is the lowest among competitors, while Tesla and GM Cruise face scrutiny. ➂ Autonomous vehicle crashes in California have been increasing, with a rate of 96.65 crashes per 1,000 vehicles in 2022.
Recent #California news in the semiconductor industry
➀ In 2022, 1,552 autonomous vehicles (AVs) driving 5.7 million miles were reported for testing in California, with a collision rate of 96.7 per 1,000 vehicles and 26.3 per million vehicle miles. ➁ Most collisions were minor and often caused by other traffic participants. ➂ The actual collision figures may be higher due to underreporting.
1. California's SB 1047 AI safety law passed, requiring developers to assess risks and implement 'kill switches'; 2. The EU and domestic AI experts are paying attention to the direction of the bill; 3. The law could serve as a precedent for AI regulation, potentially affecting startups and innovation.
1. Apple has announced that digital driver's licenses and state IDs will soon be available on iPhones in California. 2. Users will be able to use their digital IDs at TSA checkpoints, businesses, and in select apps for age or identity verification. 3. California will join Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio as states where the technology is live.