Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

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Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

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"Rep. Kevin Mullin has proposed the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act to establish national safety standards for autonomous vehicles. The bill follows numerous reports of robotaxis, including Waymo, obstructing emergency responders and ignoring safety signals. Proposed measures include mandatory emergency protocols, a 24-hour hotline, and geofencing capabilities for public officials. While Waymo supports a federal framework, regulators and city officials demand stricter oversight to ensure public safety.".

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Health, AI, growth: test your business creativity with Edition 249 of our weekly quiz!

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This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 249th quiz. Ready?

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Natural seasons, human seasons: An exploration by artist Meena Das Narayan

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In this photo essay, we showcase a range of artworks by artist Meena Das Narayan, along with insights from her creative journey.

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PM Modi wants BRICS to help 100 startups scale yearly; Shuddh Swad turns Bihari thekua into a Rs 1 Cr D2C business

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The New Delhi Declaration also proposes better access to finance for MSMEs, including through credit assessment frameworks and an invoice discounting mechanism.

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Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board

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Automattic says Mullenweg is back as "chairman and CEO of Automattic, with full support of the board.".

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PM Modi Bats For A Cross-Border Corridor For BRICS Startups

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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has urged the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations to set up.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026

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While OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, the company will not be going public this year, according to CEO Sam Altman.

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After Sam Altman, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei Calls For Pacing AI Development

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Days after Sam Altman said that OpenAI was open to slowing the development of AI systems, Anthropic cofounder and CEO.

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Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1

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Tesla's long-awaited second-generation Roadster is slated for an October 1 unveiling, as hinted by a recent "Go for launch" post. First announced in 2017, the electric sports car has faced multiple delays and reportedly features a new design. The graphic also suggests optional cold gas thrusters, developed by SpaceX, hinting at unique flight capabilities. Production is anticipated 12-18 months after the.

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Anthropic CEO outlines plan to ‘pace the frontier’

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What would it actually look like to "pace the frontier"?

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BRICS backs startup incubator network, considers innovation fund in New Delhi Declaration

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The grouping also proposed a digital public infrastructure repository, deeper cooperation on AI and faster cross-border payments among member countries.

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Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests

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Revolut said it notified affected customers and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators.

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ESDS Soars 92% To Lead New-Age Tech Stocks This Week, MDR Hopes Lift Fintechs

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New-age tech stocks delivered a mixed performance this week as weakness in the broader equity market kept investor sentiment cautious.

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WestBridge-Backed Way2News Restrained From Using AppsForBharat’s Confidential Data

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A Bengaluru commercial court has temporarily restrained hyperlocal news startup Way2News from using confidential information and intellectual property belonging to.

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BRICS should help 100 startups scale across member markets every year: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Modi urged BRICS nations to help 100 startups expand into member markets annually. He also tasked the BRICS Business Council with identifying top trade barriers and facilitating 1,000 new business partnerships yearly. India, with its robust startup ecosystem, aims to drive innovation and has proposed a BRICS Incubator Network and Startup Innovation Fund. The expanded 11-nation BRICS group seeks deeper economic ties, with Iran advocating for national currency use and simplified trade.

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Zomato Starts Charging Cash-On-Delivery Customers Up To ₹21 Extra

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Eternal’s food delivery arm Zomato has begun charging an additional ‘Pay on delivery’ fee on some cash-on-delivery (COD) orders, with.

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NPCI’s FY26 Profit Drops 32% YoY To ₹989 Cr As Tax Outgo, BHIM Loss Surge

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The National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI’s) consolidated net profit fell 32.4% to ₹989.4 Cr in the financial year ended.

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New ecommerce rules could add compliance load for small sellers, say industry experts

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The new disclosure parameters will be difficult to met by small and unorganised players while it may favour the larger entities.

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Airtel bats for sovereign stack to process data from India

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According to Airtel it would be incorrect to equate local data residency with data sovereignty as it is about controlling the data with a sovereign technology stack.

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Flipkart Minutes records 4X YoY growth with presence in 150 cities

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Gen Z has emerged as the fastest-growing customer cohort on Flipkart Minutes, with the customer base growing nearly 5X year-on-year in the past twelve months.

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From Pixxel To Swish — Indian Startups Raised Over $321.9 Mn This Week

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Startup funding activity rebounded back sharply in the second week of September. Between September 7 and September 11, Indian startups.

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