Technology

Tesla Appeals $243 Million Verdict, Claims Jury Misled on Autopilot Technology in Fatal Crash Case

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Miami — Tesla is seeking to overturn a $243 million jury verdict awarded to the family of a 22-year-old college student who died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle equipped with Autopilot features. The company, led by Elon Musk, filed a motion in federal court arguing that the lawyers for the victims misled the jury by referencing Musk during the trial. The tragic incident occurred when the victim, Naibel Benavides, was struck by a speeding Tesla driven by George McGee, who admitted he was distracted by his cellphone at the time of the accident. … Read more

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Urges Swift Legislation to Combat Surge in Deepfake Technology

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MINNEAPOLIS — Senator Amy Klobuchar is advocating for comprehensive legislation to regulate artificial intelligence technologies as concerns over deepfakes intensify. In a recent discussion, she emphasized the potential risks these technologies pose to democracy and public trust. Deepfake technology, which uses artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic videos where individuals appear to say or do things they never actually did, has raised alarms in various sectors. During a roundtable event, Klobuchar pointed out that deepfakes could be weaponized to spread misinformation, especially in the political arena, potentially undermining election integrity. Klobuchar is part of a growing … Read more

From Typewriters to AI: The Erosion of Human Stories in the Age of Technology

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Brisbane, Australia – In 1987, a bustling newsroom in Brisbane was the backdrop for exposing the corrupt practices of the state government led by Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. At that time, reporters relied on typewriters to document pressing social issues. As technology advanced, journalists found themselves transitioning to more modern tools. A regional television station in Victoria later embraced the Commodore 64, one of the earliest desktop computers, which resembled a small bread bin. It was here that I reported on the harrowing impacts of mesothelioma on workers at the Loy Yang power station in Traralgon, … Read more

Tesla Plans Appeal Following Jury Verdict Linking Autopilot Technology to Fatal 2019 Crash in Florida

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Key Largo, Florida, has become the focal point of a legal battle as Tesla prepares to appeal a jury’s decision holding the company partially responsible for a fatal crash that took place in 2019. An eight-member jury concluded that Tesla’s driver assistance technology contributed to a collision that led to the death of a 22-year-old woman and injuries to her partner. The jury’s finding indicated that Tesla’s technology allowed the driver, George McGee, to divert his attention from the road. Despite Tesla’s repeated warnings that its systems, including Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, are not substitutes … Read more