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Jul 20, 2020 • 5min
Massachusetts Launches Uber and Lyft's Latest Legal Headache
The state sued the ride-hail companies for misclassifying drivers as contractors, following a similar move by California officials.
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Jul 17, 2020 • 6min
The Intersection Between Self-Driving Cars and Electric Cars
New research suggests that the tradeoffs for electric autonomous vehicles aren’t as painful as once thought, though early AVs might be gas hybrids.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 11min
Where Are the Adults in the Clubhouse?
Plus: A tough review of IBM’s PCjr, fresh questions on Covid-19, and government help for the self-sufficient.
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Jul 15, 2020 • 10min
An Algorithm Set Students’ Grades—and Altered Their Futures
The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to "predict" scores puzzles students and teachers.
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Jul 14, 2020 • 13min
Is It Game Streaming's Turn for a Labor Revolution?
After the demise of Mixer, livestreamers are taking a closer look at what their platform partnerships should look like.
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Jul 13, 2020 • 9min
Uber Moves Stealthily to Gain Allies in a Fight With Cities
Nonprofits and advocacy groups signed on to an organization called Communities Against Rider Surveillance—without knowing that the ride-hail giant was involved.
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Jul 10, 2020 • 10min
Covid Drives Real Businesses to Tap Deepfake Technology
Coronavirus restrictions make it harder and more expensive to shoot videos. So some companies are turning to synthetic media instead.
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Jul 9, 2020 • 5min
Self-Driving Tech Is Becoming a Game of Partnerships
Making an autonomous vehicle is proving harder and costlier than many startups predicted. So they're teaming up with giants like Hyundai, Jaguar, and Ford.
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Jul 8, 2020 • 9min
Seattle's Uber and Lyft Drivers Make $23.25 an Hour—or $9.73
Two studies reach very different conclusions about ride-hail earnings, as city officials consider setting a minimum wage.
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Jul 7, 2020 • 6min
In These Factories, Inspector Robot Will Check Your Work
Artificially intelligent camera systems look for defects and misplaced parts in many industries. The coronavirus pandemic makes them extra useful.
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