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Massachusetts Launches Uber and Lyft's Latest Legal Headache Jul 20, 2020

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The state sued the ride-hail companies for misclassifying drivers as contractors, following a similar move by California officials.

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The Intersection Between Self-Driving Cars and Electric Cars Jul 17, 2020

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New research suggests that the tradeoffs for electric autonomous vehicles aren’t as painful as once thought, though early AVs might be gas hybrids.

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Where Are the Adults in the Clubhouse? Jul 16, 2020

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Plus: A tough review of IBM’s PCjr, fresh questions on Covid-19, and government help for the self-sufficient.

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An Algorithm Set Students’ Grades—and Altered Their Futures Jul 15, 2020

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The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to "predict" scores puzzles students and teachers.

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Is It Game Streaming's Turn for a Labor Revolution? Jul 14, 2020

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After the demise of Mixer, livestreamers are taking a closer look at what their platform partnerships should look like.

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Uber Moves Stealthily to Gain Allies in a Fight With Cities Jul 13, 2020

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Nonprofits and advocacy groups signed on to an organization called Communities Against Rider Surveillance—without knowing that the ride-hail giant was involved.

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Covid Drives Real Businesses to Tap Deepfake Technology Jul 10, 2020

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Coronavirus restrictions make it harder and more expensive to shoot videos. So some companies are turning to synthetic media instead.

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Self-Driving Tech Is Becoming a Game of Partnerships Jul 09, 2020

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Making an autonomous vehicle is proving harder and costlier than many startups predicted. So they're teaming up with giants like Hyundai, Jaguar, and Ford.

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Seattle's Uber and Lyft Drivers Make $23.25 an Hour—or $9.73 Jul 08, 2020

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Two studies reach very different conclusions about ride-hail earnings, as city officials consider setting a minimum wage.

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In These Factories, Inspector Robot Will Check Your Work Jul 07, 2020

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Artificially intelligent camera systems look for defects and misplaced parts in many industries. The coronavirus pandemic makes them extra useful.

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