Nevada Approves Thousands of Robotaxis; AI Powers New Consumer Tech Features

Nevada has granted permits to Tesla, Uber, and Waymo, potentially allowing up to 8,000 robotaxis to operate across the state within the next year. This significant regulatory approval signals a major step forward for autonomous vehicle deployment.

In parallel, consumer technology is seeing a surge in AI integration. ChatGPT can now send texts via an Apple Messages plug-in, and Google Discover is set to offer an AI-tuned feed that learns user preferences. Meta is expanding its AI-powered game creation app, Pocket, to the U.S., while a new Mac app from Meta AI aims to enable users to interact with their applications through voice commands. Additionally, a smart calendar with an AI meal planner and a third-party app enhancing a Pixel phone's notification LED highlight the growing presence of AI in everyday devices.