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Mozilla report shows paid AI models offer only a four-month lead over open source: A preview of Mozilla's upcoming report reveals that paying for proprietary frontier AI models only secures a four-month head start in capabilities compared to open-source alternatives. The report highlights how rapidly cheap open models are catching up to their expensive proprietary counterparts.

Industry • Ars Technica AI

Pony.ai and GAC unveil L4 electric robotruck for 2026 mass production: Pony.ai and GAC Commercial Vehicle have unveiled a Gen-4 Level-4 electric heavy truck built on the GAC T9 platform at IAA Transportation 2026. The partners aim to begin volume production of the vehicle later in 2026 using a lower-cost, automotive-grade Autonomous Driving Kit.

Autonomous Vehicles • Pandaily