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Europe's Proposed Limits on AI Would Have Global Consequences May 04, 2021

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The EU released draft laws that would regulate facial recognition and uses of algorithms. If it passes, the policy will impact companies in the US and China.

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Need an Angel Investor? Just Open Up Clubhouse May 03, 2021

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Consider it likeÂ Shark TankÂ on your phone: Every week on Angelhouse, founders make a pitch to a panel of investors as hundreds of people listen in.

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A Fatal Crash Renews Concerns Over Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ Claim Apr 30, 2021

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The company offers a feature called “Full Self-Driving Capability.” But it remains far from a self-driving car.Â

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Union Says Amazon Violated Labor Law in the Alabama Election Apr 29, 2021

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Amazon defeated the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union’s bid to represent workers at one warehouse. The union claims the company fought dirty.

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BMW’s Virtual Factory Uses AI to Hone the Assembly Line Apr 28, 2021

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The German automaker uses new software from chipmaker Nvidia to simulate train robots and human workers.

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Microsoft Makes a $16 Billion Entry Into Health Care AI Apr 27, 2021

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The company plans to buy Nuance, a speech-recognition firm that grasps the specialized language of medicine — tech that won’t be easy for others to replicate.

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Is Silicon Valley Dead? Not According to Venture Dollars Apr 26, 2021

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In a record quarter for VC funding, California still takes the cake—further evidence that reports of the region’s demise are greatly exaggerated.Â

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Coinbase Makes Its Debut—and Bitcoin Arrives on Wall Street Apr 23, 2021

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The largest cryptocurrency exchange goes public through a direct listing, and it could make a bigger debut than Facebook.

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Antitrust and Privacy Are on a Collision Course Apr 22, 2021

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Facebook is being sued for weakening data protections. Google is being sued for strengthening them. Can that paradox be resolved?

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AI Comes to Car Repair, and Body Shop Owners Aren’t Happy Apr 21, 2021

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During the pandemic, insurers accelerated the use of automated tools to estimate repair costs. Garage operators say the numbers can be wildly inaccurate.

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