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Abu Dhabi just took a bold step into the future. Uber and WeRide have officially launched the region’s first fully driverless robotaxi service — no backup drivers, no safety operators, just true autonomous mobility on Yas Island. After a year of successful pilot runs, the service is now open to the public through Uber’s app. Riders can choose the “Autonomous” option and experience a WeRide-powered robotaxi for the first time in the Middle East. This rollout follows WeRide’s federal permit approval, making it the first company outside the U.S. and China to operate fully driverless commercial services. For Uber, this isn’t an isolated upgrade — it’s part of a global push. With over 20 autonomous tech partners worldwide (including Waymo, May Mobility, and Volkswagen), Uber is building a massive AV ecosystem across ride-hailing, delivery, and self-driving trucks. The goal? Deploy autonomous vehicles in 10+ cities by 2026 . Together, Uber and WeRide plan to scale to 15 cities across the Mid...

  For AI startups, the journey to finding product-market fit (PMF) looks nothing like the traditional startup playbook. Technology is advancing at lightning speed, customer expectations shift quickly, and use cases evolve month by month. In this dynamic environment, PMF isn’t just hard to find — it’s constantly moving. At TechCrunch Disrupt, Ann Bordetsky of New Enterprise Associates captured this perfectly when she described PMF for AI companies as “a completely different ball game.” With AI evolving daily, founders must rethink how they measure traction, validate customer needs, and define long-term value. So what does PMF really look like for AI startups today? 1. Watch for Durability of Spend Murali Joshi of Iconiq points to one of the strongest signals of PMF: durability of spend. Many companies are still experimenting with AI, allocating small trial budgets. But when customers commit core budgets — including long-term or CXO-level allocations — it’s a sign your product ha...

Apple is reportedly closing in on a massive $1 billion-a-year deal with Google — a move that could completely transform Siri. The deal centers on integrating Google’s Gemini AI model into Apple’s ecosystem, marking a major shift in how the company approaches artificial intelligence. For years, Siri has lagged behind competitors like ChatGPT, Alexa, and Google Assistant. But Gemini, with its 1.2 trillion parameters (compared to Apple’s 150 billion), could finally give Siri the upgrade it needs. This means smarter conversations, better context awareness, and a far more natural user experience. Apple’s decision to team up with Google shows a clear focus on performance over pride — choosing the best AI tech available to power the next generation of its digital assistant. The revamped Siri is expected to debut next spring, bringing deeper integration across Apple devices . If all goes as planned, this partnership could mark the start of a new AI era , where Siri finally beco...