AI Startup Waabi Secures $200 Million for Driverless Truck Launch

The Canadian company plans to deploy autonomous 18-wheelers in Texas by 2025, leveraging generative AI for human-like reasoning.

Waabi's new funding round includes major backers like Uber, Khosla Ventures, and Nvidia.
The company aims to start commercial operations with driverless trucks in Texas in 2025.
Waabi uses a generative AI model to simulate and predict vehicle movements, reducing the need for extensive road testing.
CEO Raquel Urtasun believes Waabi's technology is less complex and more cost-efficient than competitors.
Waabi's future plans may extend beyond trucks to include humanoid robots, drones, and possibly robotaxis.