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Apple sells self-driving car facility to Waymo, pivots to cheaper AI

Apple has sold its self-driving car testing facility to Waymo for $220 million. This move comes as Apple reportedly shifts its focus towards developing more affordable AI technologies aimed at attracting smaller developers. AI

IMPACT Waymo's acquisition of Apple's testing facility could accelerate autonomous driving technology development, while Apple's pivot to cheaper AI may democratize AI development for smaller businesses.

RANK_REASON Significant transaction involving major tech companies and a substantial sum of money.

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apple-bets-cheaper-ai-will-woo-small-developers/ # AI # Tech # Startups

    Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apple-bets-cheaper-ai-will-woo-small-developers/ # AI # Tech # Startups

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Waymo bought Apple's self-driving car proving ground for $220M https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/waymo-bought-apples-self-driving-car-proving-ground-for-220m/ #

    Waymo bought Apple's self-driving car proving ground for $220M https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/waymo-bought-apples-self-driving-car-proving-ground-for-220m/ # Tech # Automotive # AI