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The defense team representing the driver charged in connection with the deadly crash into the Apple Store claims that faulty artificial intelligence technology caused that crash.
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Uber and Lyft's ride-hailing deal with Minnesota comes with a cost
Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota will see higher pay thanks to a deal between the state and the country's two largest ride-hailing companies. The upshot: a new law that gives some protections to drivers while placing limits on state government. The bill, which Gov. Tim Walz has supported publicly and is expected to sign, stipulates that starting January 1, 2025, drivers will be entitled to earn at least $1.28 per mile and $0.31 per minute.
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Justin Fields on Steelers QB situation, Russell Wilson: 'I'm definitely competing. Russ knows that'
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US federal budget crosses grim milestone as interest payments overtake defense spending
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Polestar 3 adding a rear-wheel-drive trim later this year
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It's a wrap: European Union lawmakers have given the final approval to set up the bloc's flagship, risk-based regulations for artificial intelligence. In a press release confirming the approval of the EU AI Act, the Council of the European Union said the law is "ground-breaking" and that "as the first of its kind in the world, it can set a global standard for AI regulation." The European Parliament had already approved the legislation in March.
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Porsche Ventures invests in battery startup South 8 to boost cold-weather EV performance
All cars suffer when the mercury drops, but electric vehicles suffer more than most as heaters draw more power and batteries charge more slowly as the liquid electrolyte inside thickens. Drivers in Chicago found this out the hard way last January after many Teslas failed to charge during a deep freeze. One startup, South 8 Technologies, says it can make cold-weather charging more reliable by filling batteries with a pressurized, liquified gas electrolyte instead of a liquid one.
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Emma Hayes' first USWNT roster reveals a team that already evolved in her absence
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Spotify's 'Listening Party' feature falls short of expectations
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