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Waymo Recalls Robo-Taxis Over Safety Issue
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,800 of its self-driving robo-taxis in the U.S. due to a safety issue. The National Transportation Safety Board is involved in the recall. The average speed for these taxis is cited as 6.15 miles per hour.
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US Companies Face Scrutiny Over High-Tech Exports
Respondents in a survey indicated a desire to prohibit U.S. Regulators are examining whether these exports violate national security policies. This scrutiny is part of broader concerns about national security and trade.
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Microsoft CEO Calls OpenAI's Attempt to Remove Altman Amateurish
During the Musk v. OpenAI trial, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified. Nadella described the attempt to remove Sam Altman as 'amateurish stuff'. Ilya Sutskever also testified.
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Six Immigrants Found Dead In Potential Smuggling Event
Federal agents are investigating the deaths of six people believed to be immigrants as a potential human smuggling event. The victims were found in San Francisco. Amazon is investigating and removing non-compliant products related to smuggling.
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Britannica Sues AI Company Perplexity
Encyclopaedia Britannica and Webster have filed a lawsuit against AI company Perplexity AI. SRF 4 News reported that a company is being sued for 4 billion USD. Radio Radicale mentioned the mission of Donald Trump in China.
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AI Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Aided Killer
An author has filed a lawsuit against AI labs, alleging improper use of training data. The suit claims the AI models were trained on copyrighted material without permission. A user in Turkey has been jailed for content generated by ChatGPT.
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AI Training Data Lawsuit Filed Against Perplexity
A putative class action lawsuit has been filed by authors against AI labs, alleging that the AI models were trained using copyrighted material without permission. The filing, identified as 'Carreyrou v. Anthropic', includes an opposition/response to a motion.
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E-bike Injuries and Deaths Rise Across US
A study indicates a rise in injuries and deaths associated with e-bikes. This trend follows concerns about the safety of electric bicycles. The findings suggest a need for further review of e-bike safety regulations. This trend was reported by CBS News San Francisco.
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US Antimony Secures Federal Support For Expansion
US Antimony has secured federal support for its expansion plans. The company is investing $44 million for future growth. This funding is expected to boost domestic antimony production. This investment is expected to boost production and create jobs.
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US Antimony Invests $44 Million For Growth
The owner of U.S. Antimony is investing over $44 million into the company. This investment is considered for the company's future and national interests. This investment is part of securing federal support for expansion.
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