Digital Future Daily

Perhaps the biggest harbinger of that was President-elect Donald Trump importing ideas and talent from Silicon Valley for his next administration. Young industries like venture-backed defense tech and crypto are hitching a ride to the Trump White House. But throughout 2024, there were a host of advances in technology and shifts in policy that are already redefining the years ahead.

It was a much better 2024 for Google’s Waymo and Chinese self-driving car platforms. Waymo surged ahead of its competition, quietly building a legitimate fleet of hundreds of robotaxis while its competitors stumbled through testing delays and financial woes. It hit a major milestone with 4 million driverless rides this year alone across Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.