Autonomy
Coverage of Autonomy in the Nexus archive.
- Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
The article discusses the balance between automation and autonomy in battlefield drones, emphasizing that humans must remain involved in kinetic decisions while autonomous capabilities enhance military effectiveness. Autonomous drones are described as a 'force multiplier' despite the need for human oversight.
- MND Local: Should Cabo San Lucas become an autonomous municipality?
Cabo San Lucas, a major economic driver for Baja California Sur through tourism, faces political challenges due to its status as a delegation within the Los Cabos municipality. Despite generating significant revenue and experiencing rapid population growth, it receives inadequate public services and infrastructure support from the municipal government based in San José del Cabo. A proposed initiative seeks to grant Cabo San Lucas autonomy as the state’s sixth municipality to address these disparities.
- Gilles Simeoni: 'If autonomy is rejected, it would be a denial of democracy for Corsican society'
Gilles Simeoni, former president of the Corsican Executive Council, stated that rejecting autonomy would be a denial of democracy for Corsican society. He was joined by Bianca Fazi, interim president of the Council, and Gilles Giovannangeli, newly elected president of the Council, in Ajaccio on May 4, 2026.
- Variant raises $222 million fund targeting early stage crypto, AI startups that expand ‘autonomy’
Variant has raised a $222 million fund to invest in early-stage cryptocurrency and AI startups focused on expanding 'autonomy,' particularly in permissionless and agentic finance sectors, as stated by founder Jesse Walden.
- Robotaxis need to be tested in real traffic
The article emphasizes the necessity of testing robotaxis in real traffic to ensure safe and cost-effective autonomy. It highlights the importance of understanding how other road users react to autonomous vehicles.
- Robots beat humans in half marathon
A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Honor, won a half-marathon in Beijing, completing the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds—faster than the human world record. The robots operated autonomously, showcasing advancements in real-time decision-making and reliability for industrial applications.
- Autonomy Is Real Now
The article titled 'Autonomy Is Real Now' discusses advancements in autonomy, likely in technology or business contexts. It was published on Substack and discussed on Hacker News with 8 points and 0 comments.