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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

Bluesky Says It Won’t Screw Things Up

The not-a-Twitter-clone is exploding, and its CEO promises to not repeat old social-media mistakes. Her strategy? Massively empower users to decide how the service works.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase speaks out amid Jermaine Burton drama, says rookie must get his 'head screwed on right'

Burton was inactive for Sunday's win over the Raiders due to disciplinary reasons

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

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

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - October 29

Renting a car abroad? These are the countries that intimidate drivers the most

A survey of 2,000 drivers from 10 countries shows that motorists are the most nervous to drive in India, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Business - CNBC - October 29

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Family of woman who died blame parked cars for ambulance delay

A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.

Honda Motor Cuts Forecasts for Car Sales, Profit

The Japanese automaker cut its annual forecasts for car sales and net profit after posting a drop in first-half earnings due partly to weakness in its auto business in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Tow Truck Busted Transporting Stolen Cars

World - Yahoo News - November 6

How Super Rich People Get Delivery Of Their Cars

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Man arrested over alleged rape at car showroom

A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further inquiries.

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

Dozens killed in car rampage through Chinese stadium

At least 35 people are killed and 43 injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people in Zhuhai.

At least 35 killed in car ramming in southern China

Chinese authorities say 35 people are dead and 43 others injured after a man deliberately drove his car into a group of people at a sports center in the southern city of Zhuhai. A 62-year-old man ...

Why American automakers make cheap cars

The average price for a car is nearly $50,000, an increase of close to 30% in the past five years.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Car buyer payouts over loan scandal could be delayed

Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.

WATCH: Scammers in bear costumes attacked cars: Officials

Four people have been arrested for alleged insurance fraud after they claimed a bear damaged their car — but it was really a person in a bear costume, according to officials in California.

Woman found dead in car boot named by police

Harshita Brella, 24, was found by officers after concerns were raised about her welfare, police say.

How this new car runs without gas or electricity

As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.

Car driven into crowd outside China primary school

State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".

The Norwegian Company Blamed for California’s Hydrogen Car Woes

A civil fraud case reveals that the hydrogen fueling stations promoted by Toyota, Shell, and Chevron never worked in the first place.

Tech - Wired - November 19

EasyJet passengers film Iceland volcano lava from above

Down below, a car park was swallowed up by lava and buildings were evacuated, but there was said to be no threat to air travel in the region.

Britain should not gamble with its car industry again

Labour is courting hubris by trying to beat the EU’s 2035 deadline for EV transition

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

A look behind the wheel of a priceless car collection

This morning, we travel to Los Angeles to explore an American entrepreneur's priceless car collection. It's a thing of beauty fittingly built by a cosmetics empire — and the collection is now so ...

Man dies after car enters swollen ford

The man, in his 80s, was recovered from the water in Colne by specialist firefighters and police.

How Trump Could Upend Electric Car Sales

Fewer people will be able to afford electric cars and trucks if President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans in Congress eliminate a $7,500 federal tax credit.

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