Robotaxi

Patent Drop

Tesla Synthetic Data Patent Could Improve Self-Driving Models

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Autonomy has been a part of Tesla’s vision for a long time, with its recent focus on robotaxis doubling down on the market.

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Patent Drop

Tesla’s Data Protection Patent Could Personalize Robotaxis

But data aside, many have cast doubt on the company’s plan for autonomous ridesharing.

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Autos

GM Pulls the Plug on Driverless, Brake Pedal-less, Steering Wheel-less Robotaxi

General Motors shares tumbled after the company said its driverless taxi division, Cruise, will suspend production of the Origin robotaxi.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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