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Emergency Vehicle Lights Can Screw Up a Car's Automated Driving System

Newly published research finds that the flashing lights on police cruisers and ambulances can cause “digital epileptic seizures” in image-based automated driving systems, potentially risking wrecks.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

The solution to automation fears: Employee ownership

Employee ownership can empower workers and promote the interests of labor, allowing companies to embrace automation while ensuring shared prosperity.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Automation comes to farming, raising concerns among migrant workers

"We don't want to be replaced by machines," said one advocate for immigrant farmworkers.

Siemens Profit Tops Forecasts as Data-Center Demand Offsets Automation Woes

The industrial conglomerate reported a net profit of $2 billion for the fourth quarter, beating market views, after it benefited from high demand for electrical infrastructure driven by data centers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Microsoft’s 10 new AI agents strengthen its enterprise automation lead

In a three-part video series with generative AI developer and expert Sam Witteveen, I explore what Microsoft's announcements about AI agents mean for enterprises, why Microsoft is pulling ahead as ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

These Rats Learned to Drive—and They Love It

Driving represented an interesting way for neuroscientists to study how rodents acquire new skills, and unexpectedly, rats had an intense motivation for their driving training.

Tech - Wired - November 16

Japan plans automated cargo transport system to relieve shortage of drivers and cut emissions

Japan is planning an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka to make up for a shortage of truck drivers

Tech - ABC News - November 2

Nvidia AI Blueprint makes it easy for any devs to build automated agents that analyze video

Nvidia announced that its Nvidia AI Blueprint will make it easy for developers in any industry to build AI agents to analyze video and image content.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 4

U.S. port, union talks break down again over automation, with two months to go before potential strike

With roughly two months before union workers at East and Gulf Coast ports may begin a new strike, a fight over automated technology is slowing negotiations.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring

The current CBA between MLB and the umpires' union expires on Dec. 1

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Ukraine in new mobilisation drive as Russia advances

Ukraine's military has been under severe pressure of late, in part due to Russia's greater manpower.

How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience

From big box retailers to small brands, capitalizing on Diwali makes good business sense.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Volkswagen in Drive to Cut Costs as Earnings Plunge

The automaker said it needed to urgently cut costs after reporting a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings hurt by weaker car sales in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Harris campaign hopes to drive young voters to the polls

In her third battleground stop of the day on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Madison, Wisconsin, focusing on young voter turnout. Polls show Harris has a 23-point advantage ...

Which was the greatest F1 wet-weather drive?

Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have all mastered treacherous conditions to win F1 races - but which was the best?

Wars and activism drive demand for executive security

Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks rise

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Miss Rwanda given suspended sentence for drink-driving

World - Yahoo News - November 6

The very human problem with not-quite-self-driving cars

The better an automated system performs, the more complacent — and dangerous — we become

World - Financial Times - November 12

FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency

Also in today’s newsletter, Klarna files for US IPO and potential ‘white knight’ bidder emerges for Seven & i

World - Financial Times - November 13

Better Cotton roadmap to drive Uzbekistan cotton production

World - Yahoo News - November 15

London drives surge in UK rental costs

Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord sales

World - Financial Times - November 20

Italy imposes harsher penalties for dangerous driving

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Verstappen defends 'on-the-limit' driving during title fight

Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport in Las Vegas about the approach that has brought him to the cusp of a fourth world title.

LaMelo Ball drives to Hornets game in 'The Mystery Machine'

Ball posed by the vehicle with an upcoming mystery machine-themed colorway of his signature shoe.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Man arrested over tractor drive through floods

In a video, a wave from the tractor's wake is seen striking shops and homes in Tenbury Wells.

Harris hitting every battleground state, hoping to drive turnout

The campaign is reminding women that all votes are secret.

How Callaway’s bet on driving range chain Topgolf went off course

The merger of hospitality and golfing has fallen victim to changing consumer habits and high costs

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Investors’ ‘fear of missing out’ drives gold demand to record high

Buyers clamour for gold-backed ETFs as central banks scale back purchases of the precious metal

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks

IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to war

World - Financial Times - October 30

Helping seniors know when it's time to give up driving

Giving up driving can be a big loss of independence for seniors, and coming to the decision that it's no longer safe for them to be behind that wheel can be difficult. James Brown showcases one ...

Deadly Spanish floods drive home threat of Mediterranean ‘petrol can’

Torrential rains were driven in part by dangerous rise in sea temperatures

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Hamilton claims Verstappen has kept driving dangerously since 2021 clashes

Verstappen under scrutiny for Austin and Mexico races Hamilton: ‘I don’t think you are seeing much difference’ Lewis Hamilton maintains Max Verstappen has continued with an unacceptable driving ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

How to leverage your greatest assets to drive your roadmap

Customer feedback is key to your product development.

Business - Inc. - October 31

AI demand drives growth and higher spending at Amazon’s cloud business

Ecommerce company’s shares rise as it also gives an upbeat forecast for the holiday quarter

Business - Financial Times - October 31

In states without abortion on the ballot, the issue is still driving votes

Most states with abortion bans don't allow citizen-led ballot measures. But abortion rights supporters are still finding ways to push for change.

EU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years

Nominees for some of the European Union’s top jobs are facing parliamentary hearings

World - ABC News - November 4

Texas woman who drives strangers in need receives new car

Lyn Story, a Fort Worth retiree who provides free rides to neighbors in need, received a new car from Philadelphia car dealer David Kelleher who was inspired by her dedication.

Is the ’50-50-ish Race’ Driving You Crazy? You Are Not Alone.

Frank Bruni, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Nate Silver take stock of where the race is as Election Day looms.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

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