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Autonomy, the car subscription startup that once pledged to buy 23,000 EVs, is now adding internal combustion engine vehicles for the first time. The company will offer gas-powered Ford models like the Mustang, F-150 and Bronco Sport, sourced from Galpin Motors, starting in California with plans to expand through dealer partners in other states.
Rivian is rolling out Autonomy+, a semiautonomous system that lets drivers enter a destination and let the SUV navigate suburban streets, traffic lights, crosswalks and stop signs on its own across the US and Canada. The feature will debut on the upcoming R2 SUV by year's end and reach existing R1S and R1T owners via over-the-air software updates, priced at $49.99 monthly or $2,500 upfront.
As brands hand more customer-facing tasks to AI systems, research shows consumers remain willing to embrace this shift only up to a point. Trust hinges on clearly marking where automated decision-making stops and human judgment takes over.
A commentary piece argues that common sense functions like a muscle that weakens from disuse, and asks why practical judgment is so rare in modern workplaces. The piece suggests organizational structures and processes may be crowding out employees' basic instincts and reasoning.
A personal essay published September 1, 2026 argues against the negative connotation of being called an 'NPC,' comparing it instead to video game characters like Skyrim's blacksmith who remain unbothered by the player's actions. The author suggests that embracing an NPC mindset—focusing on one's own routine rather than comparing oneself to others—offers a form of freedom rather than a loss of autonomy.