Robotaxi Readiness Questioned
According to Reuters, “Waymo’s San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises”, a Dec. 20 PG&E blackout left Waymo vehicles stalled and strained teleoperation teams, exposing a SAFETY gap regulators are now probing. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/waymos-san-francisco-outage-raises-doubts-over-robotaxi-readiness-during-crises-2025-12-27/)
ServiceNow’s Cyber Play
According to TechCrunch, “ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B”, the deal folds Armis’ device-security tools into ServiceNow’s AI control tower to shore up enterprise defenses, signaling INDUSTRY consolidation as firms race to secure AI-era infrastructures. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/servicenow-to-acquire-cybersecurity-startup-armis-for-7-75b/)
Gemini 3 Flash Accelerates AI
According to Google’s blog, “Gemini 3 Flash: frontier intelligence built for speed”, Google made Gemini 3 Flash the default in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search, promising SPEED and lower-cost multimodal AI access for developers and consumer products. [Google Blog](https://blog.google/products/gemini/gemini-3-flash/)
Fed cuts and pause signal
According to Reuters, “Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one cut next year as growth rebounds” the Fed cut the federal funds rate by 25 bps to 3.50%–3.75%, drawing three dissents and signaling a likely near-term pause in further rate easing as markets await incoming data on inflation and jobs. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/fed-expected-cut-rates-may-signal-coming-pause-2025-12-10/)
S&P 500 nears milestone
According to Reuters, “Wall St Week Ahead S&P 500 eyes 7,000 mark as investors look for upbeat end to strong 2025” U.S. stocks sit near record highs, with the S&P about 1% from 7,000 as investors parse Fed minutes, year-end flows and a rotation into non-tech sectors. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/wall-st-week-ahead-sp-500-eyes-7000-mark-investors-look-upbeat-end-strong-2025-2025-12-26/)
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