Meta’s AI Partnership with Government and Zoox’s Robotaxi Launch

Meta pushes for the U.S. government to adopt its AI model, Llama, signaling a shift in tech governance. Meanwhile, Aurora Innovation delays its autonomous truck launch to 2025, emphasizing safety in logistics. Over 500 Amazon employees protest the company's return-to-office policy, highlighting workplace tensions. Plus, Zoox prepares to launch its custom robotaxis in San Francisco and Las Vegas, marking a new era in urban transportation.

Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/30/24283985/meta-government-llama-ai-q3-earnings
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/aurora-innovation-delays-commercial-autonomous-truck-launch-to-2025/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/500-amazon-employees-reportedly-ask-aws-ceo-to-reverse-return-to-office-policy/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/30/zoox-custom-robotaxis-are-finally-coming-to-san-francisco-and-las-vegas/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Meta is pushing for the government to use its AI
(00:03:23) Aurora Innovation delays commercial autonomous truck launch to 2025
(00:06:41) 500 Amazon employees reportedly ask AWS CEO to reverse return-to-office policy
(00:08:55) Zoox custom robotaxis are finally coming to San Francisco and Las Vegas