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• [New] The projected growth in Tesla's robotaxi network is representative of the growing demand for autonomous mobility services. PandaForecast.com
• [New] The escalating use of offensive AI by threat actors necessitates an equally advanced response, making AI-governed, autonomous defence systems not just an advantage but a fundamental requirement for enterprise resilience heading into 2026. techintelpro
• [New] 2026 could see the first major breach caused entirely by an autonomous AI agent operating within a target's network. DeepStrike
• [New] Croatia's Verne is testing 60 autonomous cars in Zagreb, backed by €194M funding, with a driverless ride service slated for 2026 and safety operators at launch. 32CARS
• [New] Cities will need to invest approximately 15-20% more in digital infrastructure to fully support autonomous vehicle integration. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By enabling faster growth across the Level 4 ecosystem, Nvidia can support Uber in scaling its global autonomous fleet to 100,000 vehicles over time, starting in 2027. Stratechery by Ben Thompson
• [New] Uber and the European-grown robotaxi technology company Wayve have announced a partnership to launch trials of fully autonomous robotaxis in London starting in spring 2026. Eleport
• [New] Increasingly autonomous vehicles are expected to hit the roads in 2025, with the first robotaxis using level 4 autonomous driving systems (highly automated, but with the option of human control) now in use in several US cities. DE-CIX - we make interconnection easy. Anywhere.
• [New] In 2026, Waymo will double the number of cities where you can ride in its fully autonomous vehicles, bringing its rider-only service to Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Miami, and San Antonio. PCMag Middle East
• [New] The self-driving car brand will switch to fully autonomous driving in several cities across Florida and Texas in 2026, doubling where you can try out its vehicles. PCMag Middle East
• [New] Once Sydney's Metro West project is completed in 2032, three driverless train lines will operate independently of each other and the heavy rail network. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Tesla stock experienced volatility as institutional investors reassessed timelines and execution risks, with some acknowledging that Musk has consistently overestimated autonomous driving capabilities while simultaneously delivering genuine incremental progress. TESMAG

Last updated: 14 December 2025