In this forward-looking panel, Gridwise CEO Ryan Green and S&P Global Mobility’s Jeremy Carlson break down the evolving gig economy—where human drivers, delivery networks, and autonomous vehicles intersect—with Bloomberg News reporter Natalie Lung. Hosted under the banner of Ride AI 2025, the discussion explores how pricing pressures, labor inefficiencies, and shifting consumer behavior are reshaping the mobility landscape.
In this panel discussion hosted by journalist Timothy B. Lee (Understanding AI), leaders from Waabi, Bot Auto, and Torc dive into the rapidly evolving world of autonomous trucking—just as the industry approaches a pivotal moment. With 2024 shaping up to be the year of “driver-out” operations, panelists share how their companies are navigating commercialization, simulation, and OEM strategy.-- Xaodi Hou, Founder & CEO, Bot Auto-- Daryn Nakhuda, Head of Software, Waabi -- Summer Craze Fowler, CSIO, Torc Robotics
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At the Ride AI 2025 summit, Dr. Amnon Shashua (CEO of Mobileye) unpacks the breakthroughs and roadblocks shaping the future of AI and autonomous driving alongside. From the power of the "Tokenize Everything" paradigm to the critical gaps in precision and data availability, this deep-dive explores how AI must evolve to reach true “eyes-off” autonomy. Interview by Edward Niedermeyer.
At the Ride AI 2025 summit, Vishay Nihalani of Waymo unpacks the company’s transformation from Google’s self-driving side project into a global pioneer of autonomous mobilit. From deployment strategy to global expansion, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Waymo is designing autonomy for the real world — and the road ahead. Interview by Edward Niedermeyer.
At Ride AI 2025, Dr. Gill Pratt (CEO of Toyota Research Institute) talks to Edward Niedermeyer about Toyota’s uniquely human-centered approach to automation and robotics. Rooted in the principle of Jidoka—automation with a human touch—this session explores how Toyota is designing technology to augment rather than replace human labor.From the integration of Kaizen with AI, to the reveal of autonomous drifting tech that merges safety with driving thrill, Dr. Pratt highlights how Toyota blends innovation with empathy. The discussion also touches on machine learning breakthroughs that let robots learn from human behavior, and how this tech could support an aging global population.It’s a deep-dive into purpose-driven innovation—where automation, robotics, and AI are built to elevate human capability, not sideline it.