Topic: san francisco
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San Francisco Aims to Be Emerging Tech's Testbed
San Francisco is positioning itself as a national leader in testing autonomous vehicles and AI, with companies like Waymo, Zoox, and Uber deploying robotaxis as part of the city's economic vision. Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasizes safety as a top priority, noting that state agencies regulate autonomo...
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie to Speak at Disrupt 2025
Mayor Daniel Lurie will deliver a keynote at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, symbolizing a significant homecoming for San Francisco's tech ecosystem and a push to reintegrate technology into the city's identity. His participation signals a reconciliation between City Hall and the tech community, address...
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Salesforce CEO's National Guard call for San Francisco shocks his team
Marc Benioff, previously known as a progressive San Francisco billionaire supporting Democratic causes and homeless services, has made a surprising political shift by fully endorsing President Donald Trump. During an interview, Benioff advocated for deploying National Guard troops in San Francisc...
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Zoox Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing to Washington DC
Zoox, an Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, is expanding its testing to Washington D.C., its first East Coast deployment, starting with manual mapping and transitioning to autonomous tests with safety operators. The expansion to Washington D.C. was chosen for its dense urban environment and...
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