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The federal government is investigating yet another Tesla Autopilot crash

The Verge

No one was injured, but the government sent investigators to the scene to determine how Autopilot may have contributed to the crash. NHTSA has sent teams to inspect similar crashes involving Teslas that took place in recent weeks in Houston and Detroit.

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The most innovative companies in economic development for 2025

Fast Company Tech

Michigan Central , an old train station converted into a 30-acre innovation campus in Detroit, opened its doors last July. And PIDC , a public-private investment group in Philadelphia, is redeveloping the centuries-old U.S. to adopt a net zero goal back in 2019.

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Black teen barred from skating rink by inaccurate facial recognition

The Verge

A facial recognition algorithm used by a local roller skating rink in Detroit wouldn’t let teen Lamya Robinson onto the premises, and accused her of previously getting into a fight at the establishment. The facial recognition system had incorrectly matched her to another patron, she told Fox 2 Detroit.

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Instead of Selling Objects, Build Public Trust

Museum 2.0

It's sparked public uproar, legal battles, and nationwide press coverage. It's cracked the crumbling, outdated rules around deaccessioning--and unearthed more serious issues of public trust. Cue public uproar and legal action to block the auction. The issue is violation of public trust. Here's what happened.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

The National Park Trust, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering the Every Kid Outdoors Transportation Grants Program, which will support the transportation and activity needs of nonprofit organizations and schools across the United States that are connecting elementary school-aged youth to public lands. Areas served: US.

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Using Software and Data to Change the World

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I had the honor to be the opening keynoter for the first-ever Good Tech Fest , which was held in Detroit on May 22, 2018. The common thread of all of these big hairy audacious goals is that they are measurable – and they involve ecosystems of dozens, hundreds, or thousands of organizations businesses and government agencies.

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Cruise is doubling down on shared autonomous rides with new COVID protocols

The Verge

Cruise is also applying for permission from the federal government to mass-produce the Origin. The vehicle’s lack of traditional human controls means that the company will need an exemption from the federal government’s motor vehicle safety standards , which require vehicles to have a steering wheel and pedals.

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