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GM investment signals autonomous driving focus for Softbank Vision Fund

Recode just published an update to its running tally of Softbank Vision Fund's investments, so I wanted to add some further analysis. The main takeaway is that autonomous driving technologies have commanded the largest share of investment (38%) from the Vision Fund, if you count Uber under that umbrella. Similarly, if you lump Uber under … Continue reading GM investment signals autonomous driving focus for Softbank Vision Fund

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Mapbox moves toward maps for machines

Mapbox has signaled the next step in its strategy, with a series of announcements at its developer conference, Mapbox Locate, held in San Francisco on 30-31 May. Highlighting its 1.1 million-strong developer base and the fact that 350 million users touch its maps every day, Mapbox's CEO Eric Gunderson announced at the conference the need … Continue reading Mapbox moves toward maps for machines