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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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Foremost Group CEO’s blood alcohol content nearly 3x the legal limit during fatal Tesla accident: report

Teslarati

legal limit to drive in public roads in Texas. The slow trickle of information from authorities in the days following Chao’s death, coupled with her prominent connections as the sister-in-law of US Senator Mitch McConnell, fueled speculations online. Such levels of alcohol can lead to impaired driving and other side effects.

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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TNCs are on-demand ride services where rides are arranged through a mobile app to connect the passenger with a driver, often a private individual driving their personal vehicle. They have been referred to by several names, including ridesourcing, ride-hailing, and e-hail.

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Rise of the dashcam culture in automotive ecosystem | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Recording the unexpected There is a reason why dashboard cameras are referred to as silent witnesses, capturing every slice of life on the road, from the ordinary to the truly outstanding. When insurance fraud is becoming widespread and vague claims arise, they become a safe source of evidence that is crucial in settling legal disputes.

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Honda Patents Seats With Shock Absorption

The Truth About Cars

Honda repeatedly references "collisions" in the patent documentation, but we presume this doesn't only involve serious crashes, but also when the wheels strike bumps, hit objects like rocks and potholes in the road, or traverse rougher terrain. But Honda’s unit would function differently.&

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US charges former CEO of Volkswagen AG Winterkorn with conspiracy and wire fraud in diesel emissions scandal

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A US federal indictment is charging Martin Winterkorn, the former chairman of the management board of Volkswagen AG (VW), with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with VW’s cheating on US diesel vehicle emissions requirements. The remaining three counts charge Winterkorn with wire fraud in connection with the scheme.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts. Owning a JDM import isn’t just about having a car; it’s about possessing a piece of automotive heritage—a tangible connection to Japan’s automotive legacy.

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