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Waymo, owned by Alphabet, will test robotaxis in Minneapolis, Tampa, and New Orleans, aiming for a driverless service by 2026. Safety is a priority before launching. Waymo plans expansion to 15 markets, including Dallas, Houston, Miami, and more. It has completed over 10 million rides since 2020 and is now testing in colder climates. Analysts have a Strong Buy rating on Google stock, with a price target of $312.00 per share.
NVIDIA fell over 3%, with analysts pointing out that NVIDIA's growth and market share have peaked; AMD fell over 7%, partnering with a Saudi startup to jointly invest in a venture aimed at building up to 1 gigawatt of artificial intelligence infrastructure by 2030
Google has launched the Nano Banana Pro, based on the Gemini 3 Pro Image model, which possesses AGI capabilities in the visual domain. It can transform complex information into visual formats and understand fields such as physics, code, financial reports, and biology. Tests show that its compression algorithms and rendering capabilities are extremely strong, able to turn papers into blackboard notes, code into images, and blogs into magazines, showcasing excellent typography and a hardcore knowledge base
Google is enhancing AI-driven scam protection in India, introducing on-device scam detection for Pixel 9 and screen-sharing alerts for financial apps. Despite efforts, digital fraud remains a challenge, with significant losses reported. Google's initiatives include expanding scam detection to non-Pixel devices, collaborating with financial apps, and running awareness campaigns. However, gaps persist, such as language limitations and the presence of fraudulent apps on the Play Store.
News Corp Cl B stock fell 1.34% to $27.98 on Thursday, marking its sixth consecutive day of losses. The stock is 21.36% below its 52-week high of $35.58. In comparison, Alphabet Inc. Cl C and Cl A fell 1.03% and 1.15%, respectively, while Amazon.com Inc. dropped 2.49%. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also declined, indicating a grim trading session.
