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1. Vueron Technology announced on the 20th that it has obtained software pass certification for AWS with its AI development platform ‘VueX’

• Vueron Technology announced that its AI development platform, VueX, has received the AWS Partner Software Pass certification.
• The AWS Software Pass is awarded to companies with cloud-native architecture and readiness for joint go-to-market (GTM) with AWS.
• VueX is a LiDAR-based AI platform that enables end-to-end processes including data collection, processing, model training, and deployment.
• It supports iterative learning through real-time feedback, helping improve AI model performance continuously.
• VueX allows simultaneous execution of multiple projects in a cloud environment, enhancing scalability and flexibility.
• With the certification, Vueron plans to launch joint sales and promotional activities with AWS in North America and Europe.
• Vueron is leveraging VueX to initiate joint go-to-market activities with AWS and actively expand its AI platform business globally.
• CEO Kim Jae-kwang stated that VueX will position Vueron as a global leader in the LiDAR-driven AI platform market.
  

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3. Baidu’s Apollo Go approved to expand autonomous driving tests in Hong Kong

• Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service Apollo Go has received approval to extend its testing operations into Tung Chung’s urban areas in Hong Kong.
• The approval follows the April 30 update to Hong Kong’s Road Traffic (Autonomous Vehicles) Regulation, which broadened test zones and doubled the number of permitted vehicles.
• Apollo Go is now authorized to operate up to ten autonomous vehicles per test, significantly enhancing its testing capacity and scenario coverage.
• The Tung Chung expansion introduces the system to more complex traffic conditions, helping Baidu validate performance in dense urban environments.
• Since its initial deployment in December 2024, Apollo Go has expanded its test area three times and has successfully completed over 15,000 km of incident-free driving.
• Baidu emphasized a “safety-first” philosophy throughout its trials, focusing on technical reliability and regulatory compliance.
• The company plans to deepen collaboration with local partners in government, academia, and industry to accelerate innovation and deployment.
• Hong Kong’s approval of urban AV testing supports its ambition to become a global innovation hub for autonomous mobility technologies.

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5. Self-Driving AI Company Raises Another $600 Million

• Applied Intuition has raised $600 million in a Series F round, bringing its valuation to $15 billion—more than doubling in just over a year.

• Major new investors include BlackRock, Qatar Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, and Greycroft.

• The company has recently secured partnerships with Porsche, Audi, and Isuzu, expanding its presence in the automotive and commercial vehicle sectors.

• Applied Intuition is also active in defense, working with the U.S. Army to integrate autonomous tech into military vehicles.

• The company focuses on “embodied AI,” enabling vehicles to learn behavior, anticipate needs, and automate tasks.

• A new partnership with OpenAI aims to enable natural, context-aware in-vehicle interactions using generative AI.

• Its platform includes machine learning infrastructure, neural simulation, and AI agents to support end-to-end autonomous and assisted driving.

• The funding will support global expansion, particularly into the U.K., and accelerate deployment across commercial, defense, and automotive markets.