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August 7, 2016 US Says Computers in Google Self-Driving Cars Qualify as Drivers
US vehicle safety regulators have said the artificial intelligence system piloting a self-driving Google car could be considered the driver under federal law, a major step towards ultimately winning approval for autonomous vehicles on the roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told Google, a unit of Alphabet Inc, of its decision in a previously […]
ALL DEALS July 27, 2016 Uber Software Tracks Drivers for High Speed, Sudden Stops
Using smartphone sensors to peek over its drivers’ shoulders, Uber is promising to keep a closer eye on their behavior – while discouraging speeding or slamming on the brakes. The global ride-hailing company on Wednesday announced an extensive test of new software that aims to increase safety by analyzing data from individual drivers and sending […]
COMPUTERS June 3, 2016 US Says computers in Google Self-riding cars Qualify as Drivers
US automobile protection regulators have stated the synthetic intelligence gadget piloting a self-usingGoogle vehicle can be taken into consideration the driving force underneath federal regulation, a primary step towards in the end triumphing acclaim for self reliant motors at the roads. The national toll road visitors protection management told Google, a unit of Alphabet Inc, […]
NEWS May 19, 2016 Uber Settles magnificence movement fit With US Drivers
Uber has agreed to pay up to $one hundred million (kind of Rs. 666 crores) to settle two class movementfits filed by means of drivers who said they have been employees entitled to benefits, rather thanunbiased contractors. The suits challenged a pillar of the business version of the pioneer of the so-referred to as gig […]
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March 16, 2016 Uber starts to lease cars to its drivers on the lines of Ola
Photo: Bloomberg Ride-hailing company Uber has started leasing cars to drivers in India, borrowing a page from the play book of its larger rival Ola, as it seeks to expand market share. The leasing programme, aimed at attracting more drivers to its platform, is being tested in select cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, […]
ALL DEALS March 11, 2016 As start-up funding slows, venture capital firms back in the driver’s seat
Even some well-funded start-ups are feeling the heat. Last week, grocery delivery start-up Grofers shut operations in nine cities, citing poor demand. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint Venture capital (VC) firms are again wielding strong control over their portfolio companies, as a funding slowdown helps shift power back to the investors after more than a year when […]
