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• [New] Nissan is looking to undercut the current Autopilot autonomous driving system from Tesla with its own $4,000 self-driving system by 2028. Canadian Black Book
• [New] Autonomous vessels are expected to reduce operational costs by 60-70% and transform maritime operations by 2028. AI Vault - Discover & Compare AI Tools
• [New] AV companies testing robotaxis and autonomous trucks in U.S. cities operate within a patchwork of state AV laws, but their safety cases and data practices are increasingly influenced by federal AI risk and assurance frameworks. Resources
• [New] Driverless Robotaxis will be available by the end of the year. Nasdaq
• [New] The latest gains come after Musk confirmed Tesla has started tests that will allow it to use fully autonomous vehicles in Austin, Texas, where it operates a ride-hailing service. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] The autonomous air taxi sector is nearing a pivotal moment, with 2026 set to witness the commercial launch of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) services in major cities worldwide. eplaneai
• [New] Alphabet's fast-growing autonomous ride company expects to expand to over 20 cities, including London and Tokyo, by the end of 2026, up from its current six. Forbes
• [New] By 2026, agentic AI will scale to 23% of manufacturers for fully autonomous production scheduling, cutting changeover costs by up to 20%. Devox Software
• [New] In 2026, autonomous AI defence - self-learning, continuously operating systems - will become the only viable way to counter AI-generated threats in real time. CX Quest
• [New] By 2030, 70% of developers will partner with autonomous AI agents, shifting human developers toward planning, design, and orchestration and transforming the developer tools ecosystem. IDC
• [New] Most legacy automakers will struggle to keep pace with AI-driven innovation, even as they tout ambitious roadmaps for autonomous features, smart factories, and connected services. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Uber's hybrid AV strategy combines in-house tech with partnerships (NVIDIA, Lucid / Nuro) to scale 100,000+ autonomous vehicles by 2027. Ainvest
• [New] Quantum computing might be used to handle large information in real time, especially for applications like global logistics, autonomous systems, and climate prediction. Daily Host News
• [New] Dubai Autonomous Transportation Network - Fully autonomous buses and taxis will service major routes, reducing carbon output and easing congestion. Explore Dubai
• [New] Robotaxi operations with an on-board safety officer will start on the Uber platform within 2025, with fully driverless commercial operations targeted for 2026.Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. WeRide Inc.
• [New] In 5-10 years, we will witness a paradigm shift toward autonomous enterprises, where AI manages entire operations with minimal human intervention. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The projected growth in Tesla's robotaxi network is representative of the growing demand for autonomous mobility services. PandaForecast.com
• [New] The escalating use of offensive AI by threat actors necessitates an equally advanced response, making AI-governed, autonomous defence systems not just an advantage but a fundamental requirement for enterprise resilience heading into 2026. techintelpro
• [New] 2026 could see the first major breach caused entirely by an autonomous AI agent operating within a target's network. DeepStrike

Last updated: 21 December 2025