In case you missed it, the first-ever Ride AI summit is bringing together the architects of autonomy in Hollywood, Los Angeles on 4/2. This intimate, executive-focused event will cut through the hype to explore what’s actually working in autonomous technology—and what it takes to scale these innovations in the real world. With incisive programming curated by industry veterans, you’ll engage directly with CEOs and decision-makers who are transforming how we think about mobility.

Early access tickets are available now, but space is intentionally limited to ensure meaningful connections and conversations. Interested in joining us as a sponsor? Get in touch here. Have insights to share? The call for speakers is open.

What You Need to Know Today

Nvidia forecasts a $5B run rate for its automotive business in fiscal 2025, a fivefold increase from 2023.

Another incredible stat: Waymo logged 4M trips in 2024, a 450% increase from its 700,000 trips in 2023.

A robbery suspect in LA tried to use a Waymo as a getaway vehicle. As soon as police activated their cruisers’ emergency lights, the Waymo pulled itself over.

California-based Netradyne, maker of AI-power dashcams for fleet operators such as Amazon, has raised $90M in Series D funds at a $1.35B valuation. The round was led by Point72 Private Investments.

Meanwhile Overland AI, a defense firm that develops off-road autonomous vehicles, has raised $32M in a Series A round led by 8VC.

And Neura Robotics, German producer of humanoid robots, has raised $123M in a new Series B round led by Lingotto Investment Management.

A Tesla CyberCab with a steering wheel was seen undergoing tests in Texas—raising questions about whether the finished product will actually lack traditional controls, like Elon Musk has claimed.

Drone maker DJI is removing geofencing, meaning users will now be able to operate in former “No-Fly Zones,” including above wildfire areas, power plants, airports, the White House, and more.

And Amazon is temporarily suspending commercial drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona after two crashes in rainy weather.

NHTSA is expanding its probe into Ford over reports of vehicle collisions related to the company’s hands-free driving tech.

Automakers are suing US government to block a new rule that requires AEB by 2029.

Trucking startup Inceptio is the latest Chinese AV player eyeing a US IPO.

Miami-Dade county implemented an automatic camera system to fine drivers for illegally passing school buses—and the results are astonishing. “Since the start of the 2024/2025 school year, there have been approximately 11,500 school bus violations. This equates to an average of around 1,600 violations per school day.”

Next up, Sacramento is planning to outfit its municipal buses with AI cameras to catch parking violators.

The FTC is banning GM and OnStar from selling customers’ driving and location data to insurance companies for a period of five years.

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