According to Sawyer Merritt, Waymo has officially announced a $16 billion funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to $126 billion. The company highlighted a 90% reduction in serious injury crashes over 127 million miles of fully autonomous operation, attributing this achievement to its advanced autonomous driving technology that eliminates human error factors such as distraction and fatigue. Waymo stated that this significant capital infusion will accelerate its global expansion strategy, focusing on scaling its Waymo Driver technology to additional cities in the United States and internationally. As reported by Sawyer Merritt, this move positions Waymo to meet increasing worldwide demand for autonomous mobility solutions while maintaining its industry-leading safety standards.

According to XPENG (@XPengMotors), XPENG UK served as the official automotive partner at the London Art Fair, showcasing how future mobility intersects with contemporary culture. The event featured a 'Art in Motion' design talk and live portraits by local artist Mr Lee Lives, underscoring the company's focus on combining advanced automotive design with cutting-edge technology. While specific AI technologies were not detailed, the partnership highlights XPENG's ongoing commitment to integrating artificial intelligence and design innovation within the electric vehicle sector, creating new market opportunities for AI-driven mobility solutions, as reported by XPENG via Twitter.