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Travis Kalanick's startup Atoms is reportedly preparing to enter the autonomous vehicle sector, including robotaxis. The company has raised $1.7 billion and is planning a hiring spree and potential acquisitions, with discussions held with Uber regarding its technology.
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- Atoms, founded by Travis Kalanick, recently completed a $1.7 billion funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
- The startup is planning to hire more staff and pursue acquisitions to strengthen its position in the autonomous vehicle industry.
- Atoms has engaged in discussions with Uber about utilizing its robotaxi technology, and Uber has invested $100 million in the company.
- While robotaxis are a focus, they do not encompass all of Atoms' future plans.
- Atoms has acquired Pronto, an autonomous mining startup, which was led by Anthony Levandowski, a former Uber executive who has a controversial history.
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