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​As the race to make ever faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare earth minerals as well as related mining and refining technology.  

​The U.S.’ top auto safety agency said it had identified more than 50 reports of FSD running red lights, crossing yellow lines, or making illegal turns.  

​The new product launched Thursday already has customers, including Gordon Foods, Macquarie Bank, and Virgin Voyages.  

​DoorDash customers in Los Angeles might soon have their food brought to them by one of Serve Robotics’ sidewalk delivery bots. The two companies on Thursday announced a multi-year partnership that would see them using autonomous robots to make deliveries across the U.S.    

​Regulatory tailwinds and growing awareness around accessibility helped DevAlly secure €2 million in pre-seed funding.  

​OpenAI is expanding its $5 per month ChatGPT Go plan to 16 more countries.  

​Novoloop has signed a deal with a contract manufacturer to produce its Lifecycled TPU material.  

​By some estimates, OpenAI has this year inked $1 trillion dollars worth of infrastructure deals. Altman says to expect even more.