AI

LG Reveals AI Windshield and Gaze-Tracking Tech at CES 2026

LG Electronics will showcase AI-powered in-vehicle technology at CES 2026 in January, featuring transparent OLED windshields displaying contextual information, cameras tracking eye movements and gestures, and systems designed to anticipate passenger needs before explicit requests. The suite won CES 2026’s Best of Innovation Award in In-Vehicle Entertainment, marking the first time LG Vehicle Solution Company has claimed the category’s top prize. The technology demonstrations deliver immediate impact: windshields displaying cherry blossoms floating past during autonomous driving, cameras detecting when passengers glance at building advertisements to instantly surface product information, AI systems retrieving old photos when the vehicle passes locations tied to stored memories. Here’s the part that matters: LG doesn’t build cars. They build components that automakers might integrate years

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UVeye Deploys Quantum-Accelerated AI for Vehicle Inspections With New Funding

UVeye, an Israeli company at the forefront of innovation, has recently achieved a significant milestone by securing $191 million in new funding. This substantial financial boost is earmarked for the expansion and enhancement of their groundbreaking AI-powered vehicle inspection systems. The funding round, which closed in late January 2025, comprises two key components: $41 million in equity, spearheaded by Toyota’s forward-thinking investment arm, Woven Capital, and a substantial $150 million in debt financing provided by Trinity Capital. This latest injection of capital has propelled UVeye’s total funding to an impressive $380.5 million since its establishment in 2016, highlighting the increasing confidence and investment in advanced automotive technologies. “Our technology’s precision and the strong market demand underscore UVeye’s vital role in

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Toyota Research Institute’s Vision for Seamless AI-Human Integration

Putting Humans First Gill Pratt possesses a unique ability to simplify intricate concepts, making him an ideal spokesperson for Toyota Motor Co. as its chief scientist and CEO of the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). In a recent gathering at TRI’s Silicon Valley headquarters, Pratt engaged with tech reporters and analysts, including SAE Media, to discuss the increasing attention paid to artificial intelligence (AI). It’s a key area of research for TRI’s 200 scientists and engineers. With humor, Pratt addressed concerns surrounding ChatGPT, the controversial chatbot developed by OpenAI in late 2022, and its potential to write term papers for college students. He observed society has become less naive and more skeptical of technology, particularly due to the initial hype around

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