Rewind a few days: Amazon-owned Zoox is about to go commercial with its autonomous robotaxis in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Miami, and Austin. With an exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Zoox can now operate up to 2,500 vehicles for two years without traditional controls like steering wheels or pedals.

Meanwhile, Uber’s vast autonomous vehicle empire looms large, with investments in over a dozen companies and plans to deploy 120,000 driverless cars. Moove, another player in the space, raised $250 million for its ambitious fleet management business, making it the fleet operator for Waymo in three cities.

The world of autonomous vehicles is expanding rapidly. From Tesla’s Cybercab to Chargepoly’s electrification efforts and the Indian startup River’s electric vehicle expansion, the tech revolution continues apace. And just when you thought job security was out of reach, Joby Aviation is forging ahead with Atoms in Florida and Texas.

The financials are equally impressive: Ford’s new Fathom EV will start at $28,350 while Lucid Motors’ second-quarter earnings signal serious business. As technology inches closer to the driverless future, one can’t help but wonder where humanity fits into this evolving landscape.