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Three-second TikTok clip enough as AI voice phishing targeting elderly spreads in US
AI voice phishing that copies a family member’s voice using as little as three seconds of audio is spreading rapidly in the United States, with older people a main target. A Florida woman lost $15,000 after a caller imitated her daughter and demanded bail money. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported more than 22,000 AI-related complaints in 2025, with losses exceeding $893 million, including $352 million from victims aged 60 and older.
Mobility
U.S. Congress mulls annual $130 fee for EV drivers, saying they should pay road tax
The U.S. Congress is pushing legislation that would impose a separate annual fee of up to $130 on electric vehicle drivers, arguing they should contribute to road upkeep because EVs do not pay the federal gasoline tax. The bill would also charge plug-in hybrids $35 a year and raise the EV fee by $5 annually from 2029 to as much as $150. Industry and environmental groups say the plan amounts to a punitive tax that could hurt EV adoption.
Industry
Tesla, Nvidia set for head-to-head in autonomous driving as new models roll out in 2026
Autonomous driving competition is intensifying around Tesla as Elon Musk says Nvidia-based technology will take 5 to 6 more years to catch up. Tesla has showcased a 4,300-km U.S. cross-country drive using FSD, while Mercedes and Nvidia publicised on-road results. Robo-taxi commercialisation is advancing as Waymo deploys Zeekr’s electric van, though unexpected operating costs emerged. EV rivalry is shifting, China’s makers are pushing new models, and new cars and personal mobility products are set to launch in 2026.
