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The Legal Issues to Consider When Adopting AI

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Before rushing to adopt AI, consider the potential risks including legal issues around data protection, intellectual property, and liability. A timely legal review that determines whether collected data may be used lawfully for machine-learning purposes can prevent regulatory and legal headaches later.

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Verizon acquiring Telogis to enhance connected vehicle business

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to add best-in-class Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology and services—specifically in the connected vehicle and mobile enterprise management sectors—as well as expanded distribution relationships to its Verizon Telematics subsidiary. Morgan acted as financial advisors and Paul Hastings LLP acted as legal advisor to Telogis.

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SpaceX wins FCC approval to connect Starlink satellites to moving vehicles

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Eleven months after SpaceX submitted several applications, the FCC has given the company permission to connect moving vehicles to its constellation of Starlink internet satellites. This will dramatically reduce global latency. Starlink inter-satellite laser links should be operational by end of year. 919 of those satellites are new V1.5

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European Transport Ministers sign Amsterdam Declaration on steps for development and harmonization of connected, autonomous driving in Europe

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On 14 April, the transport ministers of all 28 EU member states signed the Amsterdam Declaration , laying down agreements on the steps necessary for the development of connected, autonomous driving technology in the EU. The signatories pledge to draw up rules and regulations that will allow autonomous vehicles to be used on the roads.

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Uber to acquire Postmates in $2.65B all-stock deal

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This transaction brings together Uber’s global Rides and Eats platform with Postmates’ delivery business in the US. For restaurants and merchants, Postmates and Uber Eats will together offer more tools and technology to connect with a bigger consumer base more easily and cost-effectively. billion in an all-stock transaction.

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Nikola executes reverse merger with VectoIQ; now to be listed on NASDAQ; BEV and FCEV trucks

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In our two-year quest to find a partner that was a proven technology leader and focused on making a global difference, Nikola was the clear winner. Cowen is serving as financial and capital markets advisor, and Greenberg Traurig, LLP is serving as legal advisor to VectoIQ. Transaction Overview.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. More than 2.2 More than 1.9

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