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• [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] As agentic AI - autonomous systems capable of reasoning and making real-time decisions with minimal human intervention - matures beyond prototype stage, major global insurers must navigate a complex landscape of opportunity and risk. Insurance Business
• [New] Dubai Autonomous Transportation Network - Fully autonomous buses and taxis will service major routes, reducing carbon output and easing congestion. Explore Dubai
• [New] Autonomous Vehicle Expansion: Waymo plans to grow from 5 cities to 20 cities by 2027, representing 400% expansion in under three years. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Google already has numerous partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and other autonomous tech companies; it will likely want to sell the Waymo driving tech to others and let them do the dirty work of operating a robotaxi service. Sherwood News
• [New] In November, Waymo said it would begin rolling out fully autonomous rides in the three Texas cities for employees, before launching for the public in 2026. CNet
• [New] Waymo is advancing its autonomous vehicle operations by removing safety operators from its robotaxi fleet in Miami, marking a significant step towards a commercial launch in 2026. Tipranks
• [New] Google's Waymo announced today that its autonomous robotaxi service will be available to the public in five new US cities - Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando - beginning in 2026. Sherwood News
• [New] Founded in 2025 by cybersecurity veterans, Tenzai is building autonomous AI hacker agents that continuously attack, exploit, and help fix vulnerabilities in enterprise software - effectively stress-testing code so companies ship more secure products. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] We will see quantum computing applications for real-time route optimization by 2027, AI systems that can predict pedestrian behaviour with 99.9% accuracy by 2029, and fully integrated urban air mobility systems working in concert with ground autonomous vehicles by 2032. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Between 2025-2027, we will see the first commercially viable autonomous trucking routes, followed by widespread robotaxi services in major metropolitan areas between 2028-2030, and mainstream consumer autonomous vehicles becoming the norm by 2032-2035. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Imagine a world where autonomous electric vehicles communicate with smart infrastructure to optimize routing in real-time, reducing commute times by 40% while cutting emissions by 60%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Autonomous trucks could operate nearly continuously, reducing delivery times by 30-40% while lowering costs by 25%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Autonomous vehicles could generate $1.1 trillion in annual savings for the U.S. economy alone through reduced accidents, lower fuel consumption, and improved productivity. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] From oil rigs to offshore wind farms, port terminals to power grids, the drone of 2026 is less a flying camera and more a mobile analytics edge node. Techedge AI | Latest AI & Technology News Today
• [New] Autonomous vehicles could create a $10 trillion opportunity for the ride-hailing industry over the long term. Yahoo Finance
• Tesla talks about thousands of units in 2025, tens of thousands in 2026 and up to a million per year later, at around $20,000 per robot. Winssolutions
• The 1 X NEO consumer humanoid home robot is the first to open preorders with a clear price and 2026 delivery window. Winssolutions
• By 2050, robots will likely feature advanced AI, seamless human-robot communication, energy-autonomous operation, self-programming capabilities, and integration with emerging technologies we can barely imagine today. AsappStudio
• Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics, is increasingly being deployed by local law enforcement to handle armed standoffs, hostage rescues and hazardous materials incidents - situations where sending in a human or a real dog could be life-threatening. Bloomberg
• Tesla's stock could reach $2,500 in 10 years (implying 5-7 x growth from current levels), driven primarily by the Optimus humanoid robot. NextBigFuture.com
• The large-scale expansion of the drone procurement program will be a major challenge, as the army - the largest branch of the US Armed Forces - currently buys only about 50,000 units per year. Sputnik International
• The Department of Defense prioritizes integrating autonomous systems for rapid decision-making and minimizing human risk in combat. openpr

Last updated: 01 December 2025