Google Defends Tipping Off Drivers to NYPD Cameras as a ‘Safety’ Feature
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The tech giant finally breaks its silence after days of ignoring information about its new Maps feature.
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APP-HORRENT! Google Maps Now Helps Drivers Avoid Speed Cameras
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The NYPD has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the ubiquitous tech giant demanding it stop aiding scofflaws.
Surprise! Elon Musk Is Revolted By Transit
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The worst part is rubbing elbows with scary commoners, the Tesla mogul told Wired.
Let’s Get Serious About Capping Car Speeds in Crowded Cities
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Sound outlandish? The barriers are not as intimidating as they might seem.
Self-Driving Cars Should Accommodate People, Not the Other Way Around
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You think victim-blaming is bad now? Making everyone walk or bike with a "don't hit me" device would further penalize the most vulnerable.
Can Algorithms Design Safer Intersections?
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Cities and tech firms are deploying promising new technology to gauge risks at dangerous intersections, but there’s no reason to wait on designing safe streets.