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Rivian owners sue over false promises on self-driving features

Plaintiffs in the class action complaint allege Rivian falsely promised for years it would bring hands-free driving to its first-generation R1 vehicles.

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TechCrunch Jun 18, 2026 at 19:31 Startups
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Rivian owners file lawsuit alleging false promises on self-driving features

Plaintiffs in the class action complaint allege Rivian falsely promised for years it would bring hands-free driving to its first-generation R1 vehicles.

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Almost half of U.S. singles feel negatively about AI in dating, Match says

About 47% of singles look negatively at the use of AI in dating -- but, many dating app users are open to AI helping with profile punch-ups and conversation starters.

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TechCrunch Jun 18, 2026 at 18:00 Startups
Rising Hot

Mivo’s new app takes a mindful approach to managing screen time

Doomscrolling on social media is a very common problem and can feel like an endless loop of constantly losing track of time. Instead of tackling this issue with strict limits, a...

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