This week, TechCrunch recapped the highlights from SXSW, where discussions on AI and technology took center stage. Waymo announced an expansion of its robotaxi service in Silicon Valley, while Intel appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, promising a shift to engineering focus. TikTok is nearing a sale to Oracle as competition heats up. Additionally, Rad Power Bikes welcomed a new CEO to pivot its business model. Meanwhile, the U.K. government’s secret order for Apple to create a backdoor for data access raises concerns.