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The Legal Issues to Consider When Adopting AI

Cars That Think

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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Failed SONDORS Metacycle motorcycle was never street legal, reveals employee

Baua Electric

Former SONDORS Director of Project Management and Engineering Bill Ruehl recently shared a number of alarming revelations about both the bike and the company during an appearance on The ITC Show podcast. Bill has a long history as an engineer working with electric motorcycle designs and a rider himself.

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Tesla takes legal action against China driver who alleged “brake failure” incident

Teslarati

Tesla China’s assertive stance against inaccurate reporting and false news continues, with the company recently taking legal action against a Model 3 owner who previously alleged that his vehicle experienced a “brake failure” incident. Tesla’s indictment to the vehicle owner was reportedly received a few days ago.

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LiDAR startup lured Tesla’s VP of Legal away with $30m compensation package

Teslarati

lured Tesla Vice President of Legal Alan Prescott away from the Austin-based electric vehicle leader with a massive $30 million compensation package. Prescott left Tesla last April after just under four years to join Luminar as the company’s Chief Legal Officer. Tesla loses VP of Legal to LiDAR startup Luminar.

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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

Green Car Congress

XL2 was founded by Audi and Capgemini to support the automotive industry in digital transformation tasks. The joint venture that focuses on consulting and technology services for cloud and SAP S/4HANA includes industry solutions such as SAP Leonardo. Projects of the legally independent entity are to be carried out for Audi.

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Teamsters notified that Yellow Corp. ceasing operations, filing for bankruptcy

Green Car Congress

The Teamsters Union was served legal notice on Monday that Yellow Corp.—one This is a sad day for workers and the American freight industry. —one of the US’ largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers—is ceasing operations and filing for bankruptcy. Today’s news is unfortunate but not surprising.

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Law firm forming autonomous vehicle industry group

Green Car Congress

The law firm of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP is forming an autonomous vehicle industry group, which includes a cross-disciplinary team of attorneys practicing in the firm’s Corporate, Intellectual Property and Litigation departments.