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Nebius to buy AI inference optimisation firm Eigen AI for $643 million
AI cloud platform company Nebius Group said on May 1 it will acquire AI inference and model optimisation company Eigen AI for about $643 million. The purchase price will be paid in cash and Class A shares. Eigen AI’s optimisation technology will be integrated into Nebius’ managed inference platform, Nebius Token Factory. The Eigen AI founding team is made up of alumni of MIT’s HAN Lab.
Mobility
Waymo robotaxi expansion to New York falls through
Waymo\'s plan to operate robotaxis in New York has fallen through after New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal to amend state traffic law to allow vehicles to operate without a driver, TechCrunch reported. Current state law requires a driver to keep one hand on the steering wheel at all times. The withdrawn proposal would have barred paid service in cities with populations above 1 million and required approvals, fees and financial guarantees.
Mobility
Waymo robotaxis begin operations at San Francisco International Airport
Waymo has received approval to operate robotaxis at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), TechCrunch reported. Waymo said in a blog post it will begin offering airport rides to selected passengers and plans to expand the service to all customers within months. Pickups and drop-offs will be at the SFO rental car center accessible by AirTrain. Waymo is also under NHTSA investigation over a recent Santa Monica crash involving a child.
