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Consumer Reports calls on Tesla to disable and update auto steering function, remove “Autopilot” name

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Tesla is now under scrutiny for how it deployed and marketed the Autopilot system after a series of crashes. By marketing their feature as ‘Autopilot,’ Tesla gives consumers a false sense of security. Stop referring to the system as “Autopilot” as it is misleading and potentially dangerous. Earlier post.).

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Glencore to pay >$1.1B to resolve government’s investigation into bribery and commodity and price manipulation

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million in payments to be made to intermediary companies in order to secure improper advantages to obtain and retain business with state-owned and state-controlled entities in West Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Equatorial Guinea. As part of the conspiracy, Glencore Ltd.