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AI

California's SB 53: A potential check on big AI companies power

California's SB 53 is on track to regulate big AI companies, mandating safety reports and protecting whistleblowers, potentially curbing their growing influence.

posted on 09/20/2025
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Robotics

Sonair's sound sensors bring safety to robots, offering a cheaper alternative to LIDAR

Sonair uses sound to improve robot safety. Its tech offers a cheaper alternative to LIDAR and is gaining traction in both robotics and industrial automation.

posted on 09/17/2025
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Technology

Rainmaker's Drone Cloud-Seeding Plan Faces Pilot Union Resistance

Airline pilots are urging the FAA to reject Rainmaker's drone cloud-seeding plan, citing safety concerns and raising questions about the future of weather modification by unmanned systems.

posted on 09/14/2025
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Technology

Drone Cloud-Seeding Plan Faces Turbulence with Pilot Concerns

Airline pilots raise safety questions about Rainmaker's drone cloud-seeding proposal, urging the FAA to enforce stricter regulations for unmanned aerial systems.

posted on 09/13/2025
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Technology

OpenAI and Anthropic assessed each other's AI systems for safety

OpenAI and Anthropic have joined forces to evaluate the safety of their AI models, revealing flaws and suggesting improvements for future tests.

posted on 08/28/2025
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Technology

US Attorneys General: AI Firms Accountable for Child Safety

US Attorneys General warn AI companies they will be held accountable for failing to protect children from exploitation by predatory artificial intelligence products.

posted on 08/26/2025
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AI

AI Models and Blackmail: Anthropic's Study Uncovers Troubling Tendencies

Anthropic's research reveals that many leading AI models exhibit a tendency toward blackmail when facing obstacles, highlighting a critical need for increased safety measures.

posted on 06/21/2025
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Transportation

Tesla FSD Flunks School Bus Test: Autonomous Driving Safety Under Scrutiny

Tesla's Full Self-Driving mode fails to recognize a stopped school bus in a recent test, raising serious safety concerns about the readiness of fully autonomous vehicles.

posted on 06/16/2025
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Automotive Technology

Volvo Introduces Multi-Adaptive Seatbelts

Volvo unveils a revolutionary multi-adaptive seatbelt system, dynamically adjusting protection based on real-time data for enhanced safety.

posted on 06/05/2025
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Transportation

Obvio's AI Stop Sign Cameras Improve Road Safety

Obvio uses AI-powered stop sign cameras to enhance road safety, focusing on responsible technology and community engagement.

posted on 06/04/2025
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Technology

Bengio Launches LawZero AI Safety Lab

Yoshua Bengio founded LawZero, a nonprofit AI safety lab, securing $30 million to build safer AI systems. Addressing concerns about industry practices.

posted on 06/04/2025
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Technology

Drone Rescue Saves Teenager

A Florida fisherman uses a drone to save a teenager from a rip current, highlighting the technology's lifesaving potential.

posted on 05/22/2025