Austin

The family of a Texas man has filed a lawsuit alleging that two Austin businesses failed to maintain a diseased tree that crushed him to death at a barbecue restaurant.

15. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Tesla's autonomous Robotaxi fleet in Austin has completed four months without any collisions caused by its Full Self-Driving software. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the streak covers February through spring. Three minor incidents occurred in that period, but all resulted from other drivers hitting stationary vehicles.

In an update to the March 1 mass shooting outside a West Sixth Street bar that killed three victims and suspect Ndiaga Diagne, Austin police released surveillance, body cam, and 911 audio footage Thursday. Authorities detailed 19 total victims and noted FBI scrutiny of terrorism links amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

3. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

More than a month after Tesla announced unsupervised robotaxi operations in Austin, the vast majority of rides continue to include safety drivers. Analysts report that only a small fraction operate without monitors, despite promises of rapid expansion. The company remains cautious to avoid accidents as it progresses toward full autonomy.

Tesla has introduced camera washers on the side repeater and rear bumper cameras of its robotaxis operating driverless rides in Austin, a feature absent from standard Model Y vehicles. This hardware upgrade aims to maintain clear visibility for autonomous operation without manual intervention. The change coincides with the recent launch of public unsupervised rides in the Texas capital.

24. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Tesla plans to start collecting data for training its Optimus humanoid robots at its Austin Gigafactory next month. The company has informed employees of this expansion from its ongoing efforts in Fremont, California. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the robot's progress during a recent appearance at Davos.