Tesla to Launch Robotaxis in Austin; FSD Under Investigation After Fatal Crash

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Key Takeaways

  • Tesla plans to launch 10-20 self-driving "robotaxis" in Austin around June 22, 2025.
  • NHTSA is investigating Tesla's FSD after crashes, including one fatality, in low visibility.
  • Google will supply computing capacity to AI rival OpenAI via its cloud service.
  • Nvidia will build its first AI cloud platform in Germany for industrial applications.
  • Huawei launched its Pura 80 smartphone series in China, prices ranging from 6,499-9,999 yuan.

Top Stories

Tesla to launch robotaxis in Austin on June 22

Tesla, under Elon Musk, plans to launch 10-20 self-driving "robotaxis" in Austin, Texas, around June 22, 2025, geofenced to the safest areas. Musk noted the vehicles are unmodified Tesla cars using a new software version, emphasizing safety precautions that might shift the launch date.

Tesla FSD under investigation after crashes, fatality

As of June 11, 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software due to its alleged involvement in multiple crashes during low-visibility conditions, including one fatality.

Google to supply computing to AI rival OpenAI

On June 10, 2025, Google signed a deal to supply computing capacity to OpenAI via its cloud service, marking a collaboration between the AI competitors. CoreWeave will provide compute capacity to Google's cloud unit, which Google will then sell to OpenAI to meet the demand for services like ChatGPT; Google will also provide some of its own computing resources.

Nvidia to build AI cloud platform in Germany

On June 11, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced at the VivaTech conference in Paris that Nvidia will build its first AI cloud platform for industrial applications in Germany, combining AI with robotics to assist carmakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Huawei launches Pura 80 series in China

On June 11, 2025, Huawei launched its Pura 80 smartphone series in Beijing, China, aiming to strengthen its position in China's premium smartphone market, putting pressure on Apple. The series includes four models: Pura 80, Pura 80 Pro, Pura 80 Pro+, and Pura 80 Ultra, featuring XMAGE technology cameras with ultra-wide-angle and macro telephoto lenses with embedded AI; prices range from 6,499 yuan to 9,999 yuan.

AI Infrastructure

Microsoft re-evaluates data center strategy with OpenAI

As of June 11, 2025, Microsoft, previously Coreweave's largest customer accounting for 62% of its 2024 revenue, is re-evaluating its data center strategy and renegotiating with OpenAI.

Nvidia partners with Mistral for European AI computing

As of June 11, 2025, Nvidia is partnering with Mistral to create AI computing that runs on 18,000 of the latest Nvidia chips for European businesses.

Nvidia CEO: Britain lacks AI computing infrastructure

On June 9, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated in London that Britain lacks the computing infrastructure to deliver the full potential of its AI research base.

AI Leadership

Google appoints DeepMind CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu as AI architect

On June 11, 2025, Google appointed Koray Kavukcuoglu, CTO of Google's DeepMind AI lab, as chief AI architect and senior vice president, reporting to CEO Sundar Pichai. Kavukcuoglu will relocate to California from London to accelerate the integration of Google's AI models into its products.

Digital Market Regulation

Meta and TikTok challenge tech fees in Europe

On June 11, 2025, Meta and TikTok challenged tech fees in Europe's second highest court, arguing the supervisory fee (0.05% of their annual worldwide net income) was disproportionate and based on a flawed methodology.

EV Revolution

Consumer Reports opposes EV fees; Trump to block mandates

On June 11-12, 2025, Consumer Reports urged Congress to reject a proposed $250 annual fee on electric cars for road repairs, while President Donald Trump will sign resolutions barring California's electric vehicle sales mandates and diesel engine rules.

Market Watch

Oracle raises revenue forecast on AI cloud demand

Oracle raised its annual revenue growth forecast on June 11, 2025, expecting total revenue to be at least $67 billion for fiscal 2026, driven by strong demand for its cloud offerings from companies deploying artificial intelligence.

Cyera raises $540M, valuation doubles to $6B

On June 11, 2025, Israeli data security firm Cyera announced it raised $540 million in a late-stage private funding round, doubling its valuation to $6 billion over the past seven months. The funds will be used to grow its data security platform.

Social Media Under Scrutiny

Macron pushes for EU ban on social media for under-15s

On June 11, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to push for EU regulation to ban social media for children under 15, following a fatal stabbing at a school in eastern France, attributing violence among young people partly to social media.

Quantum Leap

Nvidia CEO: Quantum computing at inflection point

As of June 11, 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes quantum computing technology is at an inflection point and could solve "some interesting problems" in the coming years.

Tech in Motion

Capita to roll out AI-powered recruitment service

Capita, a British outsourcer, will roll out an AI-powered recruitment service this summer, developed with Salesforce Inc., to cut recruitment time from weeks to hours.

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