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Elon Musk proposed to launch robotaxis in China during April visit - media
BEIJING (Reuters) -Elon Musk proposed testing Tesla's advanced driver-assistance package in China by deploying it in robotaxis, during his recent visit to the country, the state-backed China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing sources. Chinese officials told the Tesla CEO that China "welcomes Tesla to do some robotaxi tests in the country" and hopes it can "set a good example", the newspaper quoted the sources as saying. The newspaper added that this issue wasn't discussed in detail
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US explores AI to train immigration officers on talking to refugees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is piloting artificial intelligence to train officers who review applicants for refugee status in the United States, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Tuesday. The work addresses what Mayorkas said is “labor-intensive” instruction that typically involves senior personnel. "Refugee applicants, given the trauma that they have endured, are reticent to be forthcoming in describing that trauma," he said.
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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
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Luminar says Tesla is biggest customer for its lidar sensors
Luminar Technologies, a maker of lidar sensors for self-driving cars, said on Tuesday that Tesla was the largest customer for its sensors in the first quarter, accounting for more than 10% of its total revenue of $21 million during the period. Tesla's electric vehicles that are sold do not use lidars and it is not clear where Tesla used the sensors.
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iRobot appoints Gary Cohen as CEO, provides optimistic 2024 forecast
Shares of the Bedford, Massachusetts-based company rose more than 4% in extended trading as it separately forecast annual revenue above estimates. Roomba-parent iRobot also beat revenue estimates for the first quarter, during which analysts had expected much of the company's restructuring efforts to take place. Founder Colin Angle had stepped down as CEO in January, saying that the company might be better served by a new leader with turnaround experience.
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The 10 Rudest Things You Can Do In A Parents Group Chat
Here's what to consider before you click "send."
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Palantir shares post biggest daily slide since 2022 after forecast disappoints
Shares of Palantir Technologies fell 15.1% on Tuesday in their biggest daily percentage drop since May 2022, a day after the data analytics company gave a revenue forecast that disappointed. Still, several brokerages raised their price targets following the report, including D.A. Davidson, which raised its target to $24 from $19. "While guidance for FY2024 was increased, it was lighter than expected," D.A. Davidson analysts wrote in their research note, adding that management had noted "they'r
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