EP-273 Ai Agent Innovations 🤖, Rivian’s Ev Projections 📉, Whatsapp’s Legal Triumph ⚖️

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, may 7th! explore today's top tech stories:

• hugging face's open computer agent: unveiling a free, cloud-hosted ai tool similar to openai's operator; highlights the ongoing evolution and cost reduction of ai models amidst usability challenges.
• rivian's ev delivery projections: revising down estimates due to tariffs and economic policies with enhanced capital expenditure guidance, amid worries over federal tax credits.
• whatsapp vs. nso group: a landmark win for whatsapp, with nso group facing $167 million in damages for spyware misuse, signaling increased accountability for surveillance companies.
• ibm ceo on ai funding cuts: arvind krishna emphasizes the need for restored federal investments in ai to maintain u.s. tech leadership, despite partial reliance on government contracts.
• zoox faces setbacks: amzn-owned company recalls 270 vehicles post-las vegas crash, tackling software issues ahead of its robotaxi launch.

stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!