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Uber and Momenta to Launch Level 4 Self-Driving Tests in Munich in 2026

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Uber and Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta announced Monday that they will begin testing Level 4 self-driving vehicles in Munich, Germany, starting next year. The move marks Uber’s latest push to expand its robotaxi business beyond the U.S. and China.

Level 4 autonomy refers to vehicles capable of fully automated driving within defined conditions, though regulators still require safety oversight. Germany has emerged as a key testbed for autonomous mobility, with favorable legal frameworks and major automakers advancing the technology.

Uber has sought to secure its place in the robotaxi race through partnerships with Waymo (Alphabet), Lucid, and WeRide, while rivals like Tesla are also scaling their autonomous taxi services.

For its part, Momenta brings significant real-world experience. Its driver-assistance technology is already deployed in 400,000 vehicles globally through automaker partnerships. The collaboration with Uber, first announced in May, aims to accelerate deployment in international markets outside the U.S. and China.

The launch in Munich underscores the intensifying global competition in autonomous mobility, even as regulators maintain tight scrutiny following high-profile accidents in the sector.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Proposes Stargate-like AI Program for Europe

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed interest in creating a Stargate-like AI initiative for Europe, similar to the U.S. version backed by President Donald Trump. The U.S. venture, which includes major backers like OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle, plans to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure over the next five years. During a panel discussion at the Technical University of Berlin, Altman stated that his company would be eager to bring a similar program to Europe, but emphasized that Europeans should determine the rules and regulations for AI technology. Altman further stressed the importance of Europe embracing AI to stay competitive globally.

As part of OpenAI’s expansion in Europe, the company also announced plans to open a new office in Munich, Germany. Altman highlighted that this would enable OpenAI to help more individuals, businesses, and institutions harness the potential of AI. This new office follows the opening of OpenAI offices in Dublin and London in 2023 and plans for further expansion in Paris and Brussels in 2024. Altman is also set to attend an AI summit in Paris on Monday, which will be attended by European leaders and other officials.