August 14, 2024 - itbusinessdirect

Chinese robotaxi startup WeRide gets approval to carry passengers in California

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 Editor

Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide has received the green light to test its driverless vehicles with passengers in California. The step comes as WeRide begins the process to go public on the U.S. stock market at a nearly $5 billion valuation. The timing also coincides with reports that the Commerce Department is considering a ban on Chinese connected vehicles — which include autonomous vehicles — due to national security concerns. As of August 2, WeRide holds two permits from the California Public Utilities Commission: A drivered pilot permit and a driverless pilot permit. Both allow WeRide to…

CrowdStrike accepts the award for ‘most epic fail’ after a global IT outage

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 Editor

A few weeks after its software update triggered a global IT meltdown, CrowdStrike isn’t shying away from the spotlight. The company’s president Michael Sentonas even took the stage at the Pwnie Awards to accept the award for Most Epic Fail. The awards took place at Def Con, right after the Black Hat conference where CrowdStrike had one of the biggest booths, giving out free T-shirts and action figures. A spokesperson told TechCrunch that the company’s message to attendees was one of “gratitude and appreciation for the Black Hat community.” Footage of Sentonas’ acceptance speech…