Topic: safety standards
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Abu Dhabi Boosts Energy Sector with New Data and Oversight Pacts
Abu Dhabi is enhancing its energy sector through strategic agreements focused on digital integration, secure data exchange, and regulatory oversight, aiming to improve efficiency and safety across various activities. Key partnerships include a secure electronic data sharing system with the Minist...
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Qualcomm & BMW Partner on Hands-Free Driving Tech
Qualcomm and BMW are collaborating to develop an advanced hands-free driving system based on the Snapdragon Ride platform, aiming to make automated driving more accessible and compliant with global safety standards. The Snapdragon Ride Pilot system, first showcased in the BMW iX3 electric vehicle...
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Hits Major EU Roadblock
Tesla's plan to deploy Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Europe by February 2026 has been disputed by Dutch regulators, contradicting the company's earlier announcement of approval. The Netherlands Vehicle Authority clarified that a final decision on FSD approval is not guaranteed, emphasizing that traf...
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OpenAI Co-Founder Urges Rival AI Model Safety Testing
OpenAI and Anthropic conducted joint safety testing on their AI models to identify weaknesses and explore future collaboration on alignment and security. The collaboration occurred amid intense industry competition, with both companies providing special API access to models with reduced safeguard...
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CPSC Warns: Stop Using Rad Power Bikes Over Fire Risk
Federal regulators have issued an urgent safety alert for specific Rad Power Bikes e-bike models due to multiple battery fire incidents causing significant property damage, advising immediate discontinuation of use. The affected models include several RadWagon, RadCity, RadRover, RadRunner, and R...
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GM's Escalade IQ to Offer Hands-Free Driving by 2028
Despite a $1.6 billion loss in its EV rollout, General Motors is emphasizing advanced technology like autonomous driving and AI to define its future and compete globally. GM plans to introduce a Level 3 hands-free highway driving system for the Cadillac Escalade IQ in 2028, expanding on its exist...
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The Challenge of Designing a Safer Football Helmet
The F7 Pro helmet is gaining adoption in the NFL, with over a third of players switching to it, as it aims to enhance safety amid ongoing concerns about head injuries in the sport. Despite technical innovations like the AiR-Lock fitting system and DNA Core for better impact absorption, player res...
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Sonair's 3D Ultrasonic Sensor: Robotic Safety Redefined
Traditional safety protocols are insufficient for robots in shared human spaces, prompting a need for new approaches like Sonair's ultrasonic sensor system. Sonair's ADAR technology uses high-frequency sound waves to create detailed 3D environmental maps, offering advantages in reliability and co...
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Telo Raises $20M for Compact Electric City Trucks
California startup Telo has secured $20 million in Series A funding to develop its compact MT1 electric pickup, targeting urban drivers with a smaller, more efficient vehicle. The MT1 is designed for city life with a footprint similar to a Mini Cooper but offers a five-foot bed and a claimed 350-...
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FAA Launches Program for eVTOL Test Flights Before Certification
The FAA is introducing a program allowing eVTOL manufacturers to conduct operational testing before full certification, providing a structured pathway for real-world data collection under safety oversight. Approved projects, limited to five and lasting up to three years, will include air taxi ser...
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Revolutionary New Refrigeration Method Discovered by Scientists
Ionocaloric refrigeration is an innovative cooling method that uses ions to induce phase changes in materials, offering a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional systems with high global warming potential. This technique, demonstrated through theoretical modeling and lab tes...
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Global Self-Driving Car Market to Reach $182B by 2035, GCC Leads with $19B
The global autonomous vehicle market is projected to reach $182 billion by 2035, with the GCC region capturing $19 billion, driven by integrated mobility networks like robo-taxis and passenger drones. Robo-taxis are expected to dominate the GCC market, potentially generating $10 billion, supporte...
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California's New AI Law: A Big Tech Victory
California has enacted the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, requiring major AI companies to disclose safety protocols and report incidents without mandating safety testing. The law applies to firms with at least $500 million in annual revenue and emphasizes voluntary transpar...
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UAE Launches First Sovereign Mobility Cloud to Boost Autonomous Vehicles
The UAE has launched its first Sovereign Mobility Cloud, a secure national platform developed with Space42, Core42, and Microsoft to accelerate autonomous vehicles and advanced mobility solutions while ensuring data residency and compliance. The cloud will serve as core infrastructure for service...
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Noctua's 3D-Printed Mod Silences the Framework Desktop
The Framework Desktop promotes customization with standardized parts and 3D-printable components, attracting a modding community, including Noctua's noise-reduction solution. Noctua designed a 3D-printable fan duct and side panel that reduces noise by 5-7 decibels without replacing internal hardw...
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