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TechCrunch Mobility: The hidden human cost of robotaxis

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Proponents of autonomous vehicle technology have long argued that robotaxis and other self-driving vehicles will reduce crash incidents and make roads safer. And there is some evidence of that. But that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been a cost to those who are working (or have worked) for the companies developing that tech.

Sean O’Kane, senior reporter, special projects, dug into data submitted to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and found that test drivers for Waymo and Zooxsustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles. In some cases, these workers were sidelined for...

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Google Maps relabels Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users

Google Maps now labels Lake Ontario as Lake America for users in the United States, following an update to the US Geographic Names Information System, while Canadian users see the old name and everyone else sees both. Google Maps has been a designated very large online platform in the EU

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy

The telescope will survey our universe 1,000 times faster than Hubble. by Terrence O'Brien Aug 30, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two

Cities are dropping Flock's surveillance cameras at a record pace

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bottom line: More local governments are ending contracts with Flock Safety as criticism of the company's AI-powered camera network spreads across the country. The pullback reflects mounting concern that Flock's

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How Working Professionals Can Build AI Skills in 2026

Learn how working professionals can build practical AI skills by solving real business problems and applying AI to everyday workplace challenges. Working professionals can build AI skills more effectively by learning through the business problems they encounter in their roles. Rather than studying AI in isolation, they can start with

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Google Maps relabels Lake Ontario as Lake America for US users

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy

Cities are dropping Flock's surveillance cameras at a record pace

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