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Cab drivers beware, robotaxis are on the rise, as three major players announce massive expansion plans.

تزداد شعبية سيارات الأجرة الروبوتية حيث تعلن تسلا ووايمو وزوك خططًا كبيرة للتوسع في سوق المركبات الذاتية القيادة. تشير هذه التطورات إلى تحول نحو اعتماد أوسع لتكنولوجيا القيادة الذاتية، مما قد يعيد تشكيل وسائل النقل في المدن.

Los robotaxis están en auge, ya que Tesla, Waymo y Zoox anuncian planes de expansión significativos en el mercado de vehículos autónomos. Estos desarrollos indican un cambio hacia una adopción más amplia de la tecnología de conducción autónoma, lo que podría transformar el transporte urbano.

Les robotaxis gagnent en popularité alors que Tesla, Waymo et Zoox annoncent des plans d'expansion significatifs sur le marché des véhicules autonomes. Ces développements signalent un passage vers une adoption plus large de la technologie de conduite autonome, pouvant transformer le transport urbain.

Robotaxis are gaining traction as Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox announce significant expansion plans in the autonomous vehicle market. These developments signal a shift towards more widespread adoption of self-driving technology, potentially reshaping urban transportation.

Robotaxis are on the rise – Tesla, Waymo and Zoox reveal expansions plans, here's what's coming

The chip-maker reported record revenue, beating Wall Street estimates and increasing current-quarter guidance.

أبلغت شركة إنفيديا عن إيرادات قياسية، متجاوزة تقديرات وول ستريت وزيادة توجيهها للربع الحالي. تعكس هذه الأداء طلبًا قويًا على منتجاتها، خاصة في قطاع الذكاء الاصطناعي، الذي كان محرك نمو كبير للشركة.

Nvidia reportó ingresos récord, superando las estimaciones de Wall Street y aumentando su guía para el trimestre actual. Este rendimiento refleja una fuerte demanda de sus productos, particularmente en el sector de la IA, que ha sido un motor de crecimiento significativo para la empresa.

Nvidia a annoncé des revenus records, dépassant les estimations de Wall Street et augmentant ses prévisions pour le trimestre en cours. Cette performance reflète une forte demande pour ses produits, en particulier dans le secteur de l'IA, qui a été un moteur de croissance significatif pour l'entreprise.

Nvidia reported record revenue, surpassing Wall Street estimates and raising its guidance for the current quarter. This performance reflects strong demand for its products, particularly in the AI sector, which has been a significant driver of growth for the company.

Nvidia Profits Soar, Soothing Investor Jitters Over AI Boom

President Donald Trump is again expressing support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories

أعاد الرئيس دونالد ترامب تأكيد دعمه للمهاجرين المهرة الذين يقومون بتدريب العمال الأمريكيين في المصانع عالية التقنية، مشددًا على أن هذه المبادرة تتماشى مع أجندته 'اجعل أمريكا عظيمة مرة أخرى' (MAGA).

El presidente Donald Trump ha reiterado su apoyo a que inmigrantes calificados capaciten a trabajadores estadounidenses en fábricas de alta tecnología, enfatizando que esta iniciativa se alinea con su agenda 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA).

Le président Donald Trump a réaffirmé son soutien aux immigrants qualifiés formant des travailleurs américains dans des usines de haute technologie, soulignant que cette initiative s'inscrit dans son agenda 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA).

President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories, emphasizing that this initiative aligns with his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) agenda.

Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'

أعلنت شركة إنفيديا عن زيادة بنسبة 65% في أرباحها، حيث بلغت 31.9 مليار دولار، متجاوزة توقعات وول ستريت. يُعزى هذا الارتفاع إلى الطلب القوي على منتجاتها، خاصة في قطاع الذكاء الاصطناعي. تعكس أداء الشركة دورها المهم في صناعة التكنولوجيا وسط تقلبات السوق.

Nvidia reportó un aumento del 65% en sus ganancias, alcanzando los 31.9 mil millones de dólares, superando las expectativas de Wall Street. Este aumento se atribuye a la fuerte demanda de sus productos, especialmente en el sector de inteligencia artificial. El desempeño de la compañía refleja su papel significativo en la industria tecnológica en medio de las fluctuaciones del mercado.

Nvidia a annoncé une augmentation de 65 % de son bénéfice, atteignant 31,9 milliards de dollars, dépassant les attentes de Wall Street. Cette hausse est attribuée à une forte demande pour ses produits, en particulier dans le secteur de l'intelligence artificielle. La performance de l'entreprise reflète son rôle significatif dans l'industrie technologique au milieu des fluctuations du marché.

Nvidia reported a 65% increase in profit, reaching $31.9 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations. This surge is attributed to strong demand for its products, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector. The company's performance reflects its significant role in the tech industry amidst ongoing market fluctuations.

Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 65% to $31.9 Billion. Is It Enough for Wall Street?

تجاوزت الشركة الأكثر قيمة في العالم التوقعات مرة أخرى، مما يظهر مرونة في مواجهة المخاوف بشأن فقاعة محتملة في الذكاء الاصطناعي. تسلط هذه الأداء الضوء على الوضع القوي للشركة في السوق وقدرتها على مواجهة التحديات بفعالية.

La empresa más valiosa del mundo ha superado nuevamente las expectativas, mostrando resiliencia ante las preocupaciones sobre una posible burbuja de IA. Este rendimiento destaca la sólida posición de la empresa en el mercado y su capacidad para enfrentar desafíos de manera efectiva.

La société la plus précieuse au monde a une fois de plus dépassé les attentes, montrant une résilience face aux inquiétudes concernant une éventuelle bulle de l'IA. Cette performance met en évidence la position solide de l'entreprise sur le marché et sa capacité à naviguer efficacement dans les défis.

The world's most valuable company has once again exceeded expectations, showcasing resilience amid concerns about a potential AI bubble. This performance highlights the company's strong market position and ability to navigate challenges effectively.

World's most valuable company beats expectations again in defiance of AI bubble fears

وقعت مجموعة وارنر الموسيقية اتفاقية ترخيص مع شركة الذكاء الاصطناعي Udio للتعاون في إنشاء الموسيقى باستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي. تمثل هذه الاتفاقية خطوة مهمة في دمج تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي داخل صناعة الموسيقى، حيث تتناول النقاشات المستمرة حول حقوق الطبع والنشر واستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في العمليات الإبداعية.

Warner Music Group ha firmado un acuerdo de licencia con la startup de IA Udio para colaborar en la creación musical utilizando inteligencia artificial. Este acuerdo representa un paso significativo en la integración de tecnologías de IA dentro de la industria musical, abordando los debates en curso sobre derechos de autor y el uso de IA en los procesos creativos.

Warner Music Group a signé un accord de licence avec la startup d'IA Udio pour collaborer sur la création musicale utilisant l'intelligence artificielle. Cet accord représente une étape significative dans l'intégration des technologies d'IA au sein de l'industrie musicale, abordant les débats en cours sur le droit d'auteur et l'utilisation de l'IA dans les processus créatifs.

Warner Music Group has signed a licensing deal with AI startup Udio to collaborate on music creation using artificial intelligence. This agreement marks a significant step in the integration of AI technologies within the music industry, addressing ongoing debates about copyright and the use of AI in creative processes.

Warner signs AI music licensing deal with Udio

The use of AI in the surprise game-of-the-year contender has sparked a heated cultural and ethical debate, and raised existential questions for artists, writers and voice actors• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/ng-interactive/2021/nov/24/sign-up-for-pushing-buttons-keza-macdonalds-weekly-look-at-the-world-of-gaming">Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here</a>Arc Raiders is, by all accounts, a late game-of-the-year contender. Dropped into a multiplayer world overrun with hostile drones and military robots, every human player is at the mercy of the machines – and each other. Can you trust the other raider you’ve spotted on your way back to humanity’s safe haven underground, or will they shoot you and take everything you’ve just scavenged? Perhaps surprisingly, humanity is (mostly) choosing to band together, according to most people I’ve talked to about this game.In a <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/arc-raiders-review-us-against-the-world/1900-6418435/">review for Gamespot</a>, Mark Delaney paints a beguiling picture of Arc Raiders’s potential for generating war stories, and highlights its surprisingly hopeful tone as the thing that elevates it above similar multiplayer extraction shooters: “We can all kill each other in Arc Raiders. The fact that most of us are choosing instead to lend a helping hand, if not a sign that humanity will be all right in the real world, at the very least makes for one of the best multiplayer games I’ve ever played.” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/19/pushing-buttons-arc-raiders-generative-ai-call-of-duty">Continue reading...</a>

أدى استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في لعبة Arc Raiders إلى إشعال نقاش ثقافي وأخلاقي كبير داخل صناعة الألعاب، مما أثار أسئلة حاسمة للفنانين والكتاب وممثلي الصوت. بينما يتنقل اللاعبون في عالم متعدد اللاعبين مليء بالطائرات المسيرة والروبوتات العسكرية، يتم اختبار ديناميكيات الثقة والتعاون بين اللاعبين.

El uso de la IA en el juego Arc Raiders ha desatado un importante debate cultural y ético dentro de la industria de los videojuegos, planteando preguntas críticas para artistas, escritores y actores de voz. A medida que los jugadores navegan por un mundo multijugador lleno de drones hostiles y robots militares, se pone a prueba la dinámica de confianza y cooperación entre los jugadores.

L'utilisation de l'IA dans le jeu Arc Raiders a déclenché un débat culturel et éthique important au sein de l'industrie du jeu vidéo, soulevant des questions critiques pour les artistes, les écrivains et les acteurs de la voix. Alors que les joueurs naviguent dans un monde multijoueur rempli de drones hostiles et de robots militaires, la dynamique de confiance et de coopération entre les joueurs est mise à l'épreuve.

The use of AI in the game Arc Raiders has ignited a significant cultural and ethical debate within the gaming industry, raising critical questions for artists, writers, and voice actors. As players navigate a multiplayer world filled with hostile drones and military robots, the dynamics of trust and cooperation among players are tested.

How generative AI in Arc Raiders started a scrap over the gaming industry’s future

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Amazon vs Perplexity: the AI agent war has arrived

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