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How Can We Talk About Autonomous Weapons?

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Lethal autonomous weapons systems can sound terrifying, but autonomy in weapons systems is far more nuanced and complicated than a simple debate between “good or bad” and “ethical or unethical.” Some autonomous capabilities are less controversial, while others trigger intense debate over the legality and ethics of the capability.

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IEEE President’s Note: We’re Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Moura and Andrea Goldsmith , chair of the IEEE Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Professional Ethics since its inception in 2019, were key leaders. Moura and Andrea Goldsmith , chair of the IEEE Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Inclusion, and Professional Ethics since its inception in 2019, were key leaders.

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Weaponized Robots Letter Calls for Policy, Tech Fixes

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Along with Agility Robotics, ANYbotics, Clearpath Robotics, Open Robotics, and Unitree, Boston Dynamics’ letter seeks to ensure that its robots are used safely and ethically, in a way that helps rather than harms. Yesterday, six companies that build or support sophisticated mobile robots (led by Boston Dynamics).

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Ford becomes first automaker to join Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition

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Ford is the first automaker to join the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition—a nonprofit organization of leading electronics companies dedicated to improving social, environmental and ethical conditions in their global supply chains. The organization comprises more than 110 electronics companies representing 17 sectors.

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

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The Green Trend in Business Between scientific proof of emissions damage and consumers’ growing desire to work with businesses with sustainable policies, companies have shifted to more environmentally friendly practices. Let’s closely examine how eco-friendly transportation can make your business successful. A McKinsey & Company U.S.

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DOT issues Federal Policy for safe testing and deployment of highly automated vehicles (SAE levels 3-5)

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The US Department of Transportation issued Federal policy for highly automated vehicles (HAVs)—i.e., The newly released policy embodies four key elements: 15 Point Safety Assessment. Model State Policy. Modern Regulatory Tools.

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Ballard closes JV deal for fuel cell stack production in China

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(Synergy) for the establishment of an FCvelocity-9SSL fuel cell stack production operation in the City of Yunfu, in China’s Guangdong Province. —has been registered to undertake the FCvelocity-9SSL fuel cell stack manufacturing operations, with the company owned 90% by Synergy and 10% by Ballard; and. Earlier post.)

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