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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.

May 28, 2026 Reported by AI

The Levitation festival is scheduled to return to Austin from September 10 to 13 with a diverse roster of acts.

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.

February 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Oksana Selekhmeteva defeated Alycia Parks in the first round of the ATX Open, then engaged the crowd with a request for local cowgirl boot recommendations. The 23-year-old Russian advanced to face Kamilla Rakhimova next. Rakhimova marked a milestone by securing Uzbekistan's first WTA win since 2018.

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.

January 23, 2026 Reported by AI

Tesla has begun operating robotaxis in Austin, Texas, without safety monitors inside the vehicles, according to CEO Elon Musk. However, videos suggest that supervision continues via following chase cars. This development raises questions about the extent of true autonomy in the service.