It's issue #233 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
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India’s Electric Cab Companies Can’t Find Enough Cars to Put On the Road
There are only a handful of electric taxi manufacturers in India today, slowing the country’s EV revolution.
Just about everyone who has ever read a children’s book knows the fable of the tortoise and the hare. That’s the one about the footrace in which the cocky hare sprints ahead, leaving his reptilian rival behind in a cloud of dust and trash talk—and then takes an overconfident nap before reaching the finish line, allowing the plodding tortoise to win in a blaze of slow-but-steady glory.
After Years of Losses, Ride Sharing Is Finally Turning a Profit
Uber is not just well known worldwide, it’s also widely used across the globe. However, the company has racked up a total of $31.5 billion in losses since it started reporting its finances back in 2014. This was a feature rather than a bug of Uber’s growth strategy: the company prioritized acquiring customers and achieving market domination over making money.
ByteDance Intern Fired for Planting Malicious Code in AI Models
Sabotage supposedly cost tens of millions, but TikTok owner ByteDance denies it.
AI to Help Doctors Spot Broken Bones on X-rays
The health assessment body says research suggests the technology is safe and could speed up diagnosis, relieving pressure on clinicians and reducing the need for some follow-up appointments.
Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones and New York Post Sue AI Firm for ‘Illegal Copying’
Publishers file suit against Perplexity AI, accusing startup of ‘brazen scheme’ and ‘freeriding on valuable content’.
Startup Takes New Approach to Space-Based Solar Power
A startup led by a founder of a financial services company is taking a new approach to space-based solar power intended to be more scalable and affordable than previous concepts.
UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children
A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier.
Does Musk’s Daily $1M Giveaway Constitute US Election Interference?
Elon Musk is giving money to registered voters who sign a petition created by his pro-Trump America PAC.
Streamer’s Apology for Racist Rant Exposes the Rot in Streaming Culture
Asmongold apologized for his racist comments regarding Palestinians, revealing that streaming culture has made him a ‘psychopathic version’ of himself.
Honorary mentions
The 2025 VW Id Buzz Electric Bus Delivers on the Hype
Samsung’s First Rollable Phone Could Land Next Year
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