Waymo Faces Parking Fines, Nvidia Invests in Naver AI Expansion, United-Delta Merger Talks End
Since launching its robotaxi service in Austin in 2024, Waymo has incurred $9,325 in parking fines by mid-2026. The autonomous vehicles received 83 citations for violations including tow-away zones and expired meters, highlighting operational challenges in urban environments. Nvidia announced a $1 billion investment to acquire a 4.5% stake in Naver as part of an AI factory expansion project at its GAK Sejong data center in South Korea. The facility is expected to reach 200 megawatts by 2028 and will use Nvidia's Blackwell and Vera Rubin platforms. United Airlines explored a merger with Delta Air Lines last year, but preliminary talks ended without progress. Both companies are among the most profitable U.S. airlines, though any deal would likely face regulatory scrutiny.
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