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Nissan confirms design studio data breach claimed by Qilin ransomware

Nissan Japan has confirmed to BleepingComputer that it suffered a data breach following unauthorized access to a server of one of its subsidiaries, Creative Box Inc. (CBI).

This came in response to the Qilin ransomware group’s claims that they had stolen four terabytes of data from CBI, including 3D vehicle design models, internal reports, financial documents, VR design workflows, and photos.

“On August 16, 2025, suspicious access was detected on the data server of Creative Box Inc. (CBI), a company contracted by Nissan for design work,” stated a Nissan spokesperson to BleepingComputer.

The Imbalance in Automobility Transformation

Legacy Auto’s Desperation vs. Tesla’s Dominance.

## Abstract.

In the accelerating automobility transformation, legacy automakers like Ford—grappling with $12 billion in EV losses since 2023, including $2.2 billion in H1 2025 and projections up to $5.5 billion for the year—desperately seek Tesla’s technological lifelines, yet Tesla has scant incentive to license its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

This report unveils the Darwinian imbalance: Tesla’s unassailable edge in 4.5 billion FSD miles (adding millions daily), propelling intelligent vehicles (IVs) to 10x safer than humans; poised to eliminate over 1 million annual global road deaths, 50 million injuries, and $4 trillion in economic damage annually.

Bolstered by vertical integration, unboxed manufacturing for sub-$30,000 Cybercabs at unprecedented rates, a 70,000+ connector Supercharger network, and robotaxi economics unlocking a $10 trillion market by 2029, Tesla dominates—hastening an 80% decline in private ownership by 2030 per Tony Seba, fostering shared fleets, urban digital twins, and integrated energy systems for sustainable communities worldwide.

Discover why legacy desperation fuels Tesla’s triumph in reshaping transportation.

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Elon Musk’s Drops Hints About His Next Master Plan

Questions to inspire discussion.

AI and Supercomputing Developments.

🖥️ Q: What is XAI’s Colossus 2 and its significance? A: XAI’s Colossus 2 is planned to be the world’s first gigawatt-plus AI training supercomputer, with a non-trivial chance of achieving AGI (Artificial General Intelligence).

⚡ Q: How does Tesla plan to support the power needs of Colossus 2? A: Elon Musk plans to build power plants and battery storage in America to support the massive power requirements of the AI training supercomputer.

💰 Q: What is Musk’s prediction for universal income by 2030? A: Musk believes universal high income will be achieved, providing everyone with the best medical care, food, home, transport, and other necessities.

🏭 Q: How does Musk plan to simulate entire companies with AI? A: Musk aims to simulate entire companies like Microsoft with AI, representing a major jump in AI capabilities but limited to software replication, not complex physical products.

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Waymo launches NYC’s first self-driving vehicle trials with 8 cars

New York City launches first self-driving vehicle trials, robotaxi firm to test with 8 cars.

Waymo has received its first permit to test autonomous vehicles in New York City, city officials confirmed Friday. The authorization allows the Alphabet-owned company to deploy up to eight vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn through late September, with the option to extend the program.

The launch marks the first autonomous vehicle testing program in the city. State law requires a trained driver to remain behind the wheel during operations, in line with what officials describe as the nation’s strictest safety standards.

Hidden turbulence discovered in polymer fluids

Turbulence, the chaotic, irregular motion that causes the bumpiness we sometimes experience on an airplane, has intrigued scientists for centuries. At the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), researchers are exploring this phenomenon in a special class of materials known as complex fluids.

Legacy Auto & Fake News Freaking Out Over Tesla Robotaxis & Autonomy

Questions to inspire discussion.

🚕 Q: What real-world application of Tesla’s FSD technology is currently operating? A: Tesla Road, a robo taxi service in Austin, Texas, allows paid customers to ride in Teslas that are literally driving themselves, demonstrating Tesla’s FSD supervised technology in action.

🛻 Q: How are Cybertruck owners responding to their vehicles? A: Cybertruck owners, including celebrities Theo Von and Kat Williams, describe their vehicles as unique experiences that feel like “driving in the future”, forming a small but enthusiastic group.

💰 Q: What financial challenge is Rivian facing in the EV market? A: Rivian faces a $100 million deficit due to the Trump administration’s rollback of fuel economy standards, compounded by high price points and lack of profitability per vehicle, making it difficult to compete with Tesla.

🤝 Q: What recent partnership has Honda formed for autonomous driving development? A: Honda and Helm AI have entered a multi-year joint development agreement to accelerate Honda’s Navigate on Autopilot system for highway and urban autonomy, though it’s not full autonomy and requires constant driver attention.

Media Coverage of Tesla.

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