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Benetech Statistician Megan Price talks to local ASA chapter

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Megan Price I recently had the opportunity to present several of HRP’s projects to the local San Francisco chapter of the American Statistical Association (SFASA). Quite a few are hoping to volunteer for us in the future!

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Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to D.C. next year

Fast Company Tech

While the nations capital currently prohibits fully autonomous operations, a Waymo spokesperson said the company will work closely with local policymakers over the coming year to help formalize necessary regulations. Waymo, Alphabets autonomous vehicle company, plans to expand its ride-hailing service, Waymo One , to Washington, D.C.

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Joby Aviation wants to conduct dramatic eVTOL flights over San Francisco Bay

TechCrunch

Joby Aviation is seeking permission for a series of high-profile air taxi flights over San Francisco Bay, according to documents filed with the FCC and obtained by TechCrunch. The proposed San Francisco tests are centered around two prime sightseeing points in San Francisco Bay.

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Time to grab your pass to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco

TechCrunch

Prepare yourself for the triumphant return of TechCrunch Disrupt — live and in person — to San Francisco on October 18-20 at Moscone West! . Table for Six: Sign up to relax and connect over a no-host meal at a top local restaurant with five other Disrupt attendees. Registration is open: Take advantage of our launch special.

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Nonprofits get $10 million grant from Google to expand AI

Mashable Tech

Channeled through community foundations in Atlanta, Austin, Columbia, New York City, and San Francisco, more than $10 million in grants have been awarded to technical nonprofits that will then supply individualized AI support to organizations in their communities.

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Locale puts $2M to work helping people discover local cuisine

TechCrunch

Locale wants to keep you connected to the food you love, even if you live hours away now. Locale, based in San Francisco, enables customers to order from dozens of businesses, including bakeries and restaurants, and get them delivered in one box for just a $5 delivery fee.

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Chasing Cruise and Waymo, Chinese AV company AutoX plans to begin testing in San Francisco

TechCrunch

and its home country, is now making a move into San Francisco, an area where its biggest competitors are creeping towards commercialization. The company, which has been testing its vehicles in the greater San Jose area since 2016, shared plans to launch robotaxi operations and build an operations center in the Golden City.