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Cruise’s CEO Kyle Vogt Steps Down as Robotaxi Company Experiences Leadership Changes

November 20, 2023November 27, 2023 Technology

Cruise co-founder and CEO Kyle Vogt has resigned, and General Motors has made leadership changes within the robotaxi company. Vogt expressed gratitude for the success and milestones achieved during his tenure and plans to take a break to explore new ideas. Meanwhile, Mo Elshenawy has been promoted to President and CTO of the robotaxi subsidiary. General Motors also recently installed Craig Glidden as Chief Administrative Officer of Cruise, overseeing legal, communications, and finance teams. The company continues to conduct a safety investigation after a tragic accident involving a Cruise robotaxi and has temporarily suspended autonomous and manual vehicle operations.

Robotaxis and RAG: The Latest in AI Developments

October 30, 2023November 22, 2023 Technology

The rollout of robotaxis in San Francisco faces challenges as Cruise, an autonomous vehicle company, encounters setbacks and decides to halt operations. Meanwhile, the rise of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) holds promise for enhancing chatbot capabilities and providing more tailored information to users.

Cruise Suspends Robotaxi Operations After License Suspension

October 27, 2023November 11, 2023 Technology

Cruise has temporarily halted all its driverless operations after its permits were suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The suspension was imposed due to safety concerns and several incidents involving Cruise vehicles. The company plans to take this time to evaluate its processes, systems, and tools and reflect on ways to regain public trust. This decision comes after recent announcements from GM CEO Mary Barra, who emphasized safety as a priority for Cruise’s expansion. Cruise will continue operations in cities outside of California but only with autonomous vehicles that have drivers present.