Welcome to AI This Week, Gizmodo’s weekly deep dive on what’s been happening in artificial intelligence. Why is Everyone Suing AI Companies? | Future Tech A chatbot at a California car dealership went viral this week after bored web users discovered that, as is the case with most AI programs, they could trick it into …
With the Biden administration’s continued attempt to limit Chinese battery components in US electric vehicles, Tesla has now announced that two of its models won’t qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit as of January 1, 2024. As pointed out by our sister site TechCrunch, Tesla’s website currently has a top banner claiming that …
Tesla’s pricier-than-expected Cybertruck pickup, which offers driving ranges that fell well short of what CEO Elon Musk had promised, has deeply disappointed some but fascinated others with its futuristic, SUV-like feel. The Cybertruck, two years behind schedule, enters a hot pickup truck market to compete with the likes of Ford’s F150 Lightning, Rivian Automotive’s R1T …
This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. Ali Zaidi Getty Images for Global Citizen The COP28 climate summit kicked off this week in Dubai amid growing concern the world’s biggest carbon polluters aren’t moving fast …
Tesla, which hosts 50,000+ supercharging stations for electric vehicles globally, is rolling out a new congestion fee system that the company hopes will free up charging traffic at its stations. Unlike idle fees, which will bill drivers on a per-minute basis when a car remains stationed at a charging point after it has already been …
This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. getty What’s the best way to get the United States to meet its climate goals? Build on the already existing momentum towards clean energy. That, at least, is …
Tesla’s odd but undeniably unique-looking Cybertruck has been spotted in the wild in the United States several times over the past few weeks (including this one with what looks like a matte black wrap), but this might be the first time the eagerly anticipated vehicle has made an appearance in Canada. Phil G shared photos …
Aspiring Cybertruck owners may want to be entirely sure about their purchase prior to pulling the trigger. Tesla’s terms and conditions now state the company forbids the reselling of the Cybertruck within the first year of purchase. The updated Motor Vehicle Order Agreement now includes a ‘For Cybertruck Only’ section. Tesla says customers must agree …
A new “Cybertruck Only” clause in Tesla’s purchase agreement stipulates that buyers cannot sell their new vehicle within the first year unless they have explicit permission from the automaker, or they may be sued. The company just updated its Motor Vehicle Order Agreement ahead of the first Cybertruck deliveries, which it said last month are …
This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Sign up to get it in your inbox every week. West Greenland’s Ujaraannaq valley in 1936 on the left, and in 2023 on the right. Hans Henrik Tholstrup / University of Copenhagen and The Agency for Data Supply …