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Susanna Gallun

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Professional #Transportation Researcher, Attorney, #Law & #Policy, views are my own, Univ of #Texas Center f. Transportation Research, #Autonomous Vehicles, #AI, #Mobility, Safety, Technology, #Regulation, #Legislation, Environmental Law

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OpenAI Is Pulling Shared ChatGPT Chats From Google Search OpenAI disables ChatGPT's search discoverability feature after shared chats appeared in Google results, raising privacy concerns.

www.searchenginejournal.com/openai-is-pu... , rapid fix 8/1/25: #privacy concerns after shared chats, personal info, visible in #Google search, exposed job applications, private data.feature removal rolling out to users, #OpenAI working to purge previously indexed links from Google. #chatgpt

02.08.2025 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Junko Yoshida on Substack https://junkoyoshidaparis.substack.com/p/whos-behind-all-those-robotaxi-teleoperationHereโ€™s what I found out. If you are trapped in a #robotaxi, you are most likely talking to a rider agent who lives ...

substack.com/@junkoyoshid... insightful dive into #remote operation of #autonomousvehicles ,for me: remote op. heavily depends on low #latency + reliable comms; latency affects ability to ensure #safe intervention; #liability will depend on who was in control and system #design

12.07.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Georgia court vacates order citing AI-invented caselaw : 'We are troubled by the citation of bogus cases in the trial courtโ€™s order'

Georgia #court vacates order citing #AI-invented #caselaw, The Register, The Georgia Court of Appeals found that phony #cases were enough to vacate the trial court's order. โ€We are troubled by the citation of bogus cases in the trial courtโ€™s order,"ct said. www.theregister.com/2025/07/08/g...

11.07.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Will A.I. Replace New Hires or Middle Managers? Amid layoffs at Microsoft and other large tech companies, experts are debating whose jobs are most likely to be spared.

Will #AI Replace New Hires or Middle Managers?

www.nytimes.com/2025...

#HR GenerativeAI

08.07.2025 22:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Moratorium on state AI laws set to pass, with some exemptions A provision to Trump's tax bill would prevent states from legislating the AI industry for five years.

Movement on #AI moratorium #preemption of state AI law discussion on #legislation 5 year moratorium www.engadget.com/ai/ban-on-st...

30.06.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kim Java on X: "Live inside the Robotaxi answering some of your questions/concerns. What do you want to know? With @whatsinside! https://t.co/zwLRxZIiQ3" / X Live inside the Robotaxi answering some of your questions/concerns. What do you want to know? With @whatsinside! https://t.co/zwLRxZIiQ3

At 12:25, #Tesla rollout video/ influencer , I find it funny she thinks #Texas has lots of โ€œregulationsโ€ governing #robotaxis ๐Ÿ˜‚ no. We donโ€™t. Wild West, people. Really. #lawyered x.com/itskimjava/s...

24.06.2025 03:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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FYI : July 21 is the #Texas special #legislative session on hemp & other issues. Get your break while you can! #txlege

23.06.2025 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NHTSA streamlines exemption process for AVs NHTSA plans to make it easier for automated vehicles that donโ€™t meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to receive an exemption.

landline.media/nhtsa-stream... #NHTSA streamlines #exemption process for AVs ยป Land Line Media, The Part 555 #exemption process has been criticized for taking yearsโ€ฏโ€” bogging developers down in unnecessary red tape. Changes speed this up.

17.06.2025 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/... June 9 is deadline for comments on the #California DMVโ€™s proposed updates to #autonomousvehicle #regulations, incl automated heavy #trucks, testing and deployment #permit requirements, data reptg, new regs on #firstresponders interactions

09.06.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Austin Transportation Data and Performance Hub Dashboards and public datasets curated by City of Austin Transportation and Public Works

FYI #atx, You can report #robotaxi incidents on the City of #Austin incident page. This helps #emergencyresponder interactions with these #AutonomousVehicles companies and aids in solving problems. data.mobility.austin.gov #transportation

05.06.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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EU proposes junking strict self-driving car rules in Trump trade talk gambit The concession is the latest offering from the bloc and marks a dramatic policy shift to end the trade war kicked off by U.S. President Donald Trump.

www.politico.eu/article/eu-s... #EU trade talk concession? #automatedvehicles , The U.S. and the #EU have very different rules on the technology #typeapproval

05.06.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From the waymo community on Reddit: Negligence Explore this post and more from the waymo community

One issue many donโ€™t discuss w #robotaxis what happens when equipment malfunctions w rider,some push for #ADA / impaired riders in. Remote operation has limits, hope these topics get attention. (wheel fell off #Waymo while in transit) www.reddit.com/r/waymo/s/Lo...

05.06.2025 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#autonomousvehicle #regulation in #Texas: #txlege session has ended. new Senate Bill 2425 / enrolled as SB 2807 now, would #regulate AVs. Several state agencies will be involved in regulating AVs in this bill. capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...

03.06.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Texas Legislature Online - Website Error

capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H... Texas Legislature Online - 89(R) History for HB 149 โ€”the #Texas Responsible #ArtificialIntelligence Governance Act-#TRAIGA has now passed. #legislation establishes robust, outcomes-based #Al #regulatory framework

31.05.2025 20:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Lawsuit Over Teen's Death, Judge Rejects Free Speech Rights for AI Chatbots A federal judge on Wednesday rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment โ€” at

In Lawsuit Over Teenโ€™s Death, Judge Rejects Free Speech Rights for AI Chatbots, #Florida case: #Chatbot is a #product not a #service . #strictliability ; #AI ; not #freedomofspeech right www.insurancejournal.com/news/nationa...

23.05.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK driverless cars coming in 2027 - Uber says it's ready now The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026.

www.bbc.com/news/article... #UK slows down on #driverless cars

22.05.2025 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Plus Wraps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in Europe Plus has completed multi-month project to test semi-autonomous trucks jointly developed with Iveco.

www.truckinginfo.com/10240830/plu... #Plus announced it has recently successfully completed the testing of its pioneering technology with DSV, dm, and Iveco. #Germany #autonomoustrucking

19.05.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pony.ai Leading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc. (โ€œPony.aiโ€) is pursuing an ambitious vision for autonomous mobility. We aim to bring safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility to th...

Chinese startup Pony.ai reports first robotaxi fire, no injuries #emergencyresponder plans matter

18.05.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Graham Norton โ€“ โ€œYouโ€™re just seeing 26 countries tonight. 37 in total entered the competition, so 11 got knocked out in the semi-finals. So if youโ€™re not enjoying any of the songs tonight, just remember, there were worse.โ€ #Eurovision

17.05.2025 19:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 508    ๐Ÿ” 64    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Photos: Deadly tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri Over 20 people have died since severe storms and tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri overnight. Meteorologists are beginning to survey the damage.

Over 20 people have died since severe storms and tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri overnight. Meteorologists are beginning to survey the damage.

17.05.2025 21:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4099    ๐Ÿ” 1166    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 405    ๐Ÿ“Œ 132
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Teamsters call on Texas lawmakers to require human drivers in autonomous vehicles Teamsters urge Texas lawmakers to support driverless vehicle bill for job protection and safety in autonomous technology.

www.thetrucker.com/trucking-new... #autonomoustrucking

17.05.2025 23:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Elon Muskโ€™s Tesla Robotaxi Rollout In Austin Could Be A Disaster Ready or notโ€“and despite a spotty safety recordโ€“the EV maker is racing to launch a pilot ride service in Austin to show off its self-driving chops.

www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh... ready of not, here #Tesla comes to #atx

16.05.2025 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Elon Muskโ€™s Tesla Robotaxi Rollout In Austin Could Be A Disaster Ready or notโ€“and despite a spotty safety recordโ€“the EV maker is racing to launch a pilot ride service in Austin to show off its self-driving chops.

www.forbes.com/sites/alanoh... ready of not, here #Tesla comes to #atx

16.05.2025 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Administrative Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures This NPRM proposes to reinstate and expound upon procedural reforms for the Department's rulemakings, guidance documents, and enforcement actions rescinded by a final rule published by the Department ...

www.federalregister.gov/documents/20... #Federal Register :: Administrative #Rulemaking , Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures, #USDOT new #rules, reinstating #Regulatory Reform Task Force (fr.1st Trump Admin);new rule couldnโ€™t progress till 2 other rules rescinded. Comments till 6/16

16.05.2025 17:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NHTSA Amends Standing General Order on Reporting ADS- and ADAS-Involved Crashes | Alerts and Articles | Insights | Ballard Spahr

ICYMI , April, www.ballardspahr.com/insights/ale... #NHTSA amended #SGO on #crash reporting #ADAS #ADS - Key changes include a new five-day reporting obligation for less serious crashes and a revised definition of โ€œEngaged.โ€; clarification on โ€œNotice,โ€; reporting requirements for #manufacturers

06.05.2025 19:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Real ID deadline is just around the corner. Here's what to know. Americans will be required to switch to the new form of identification by Wednesday, May 7, if they want to fly domestically.

www.cbsnews.com/news/real-id... #REALID deadline may 7

06.05.2025 13:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Uber to Offer Selfโ€“Driving Taxis From May Mobility Uberโ€™s deal with May Mobility will start in Arlington, Texas by yearsโ€™ end before expanding to more cities across the country

www.iotworldtoday.com/transportati... #Uber to Offer #SelfDriving Taxis From May #Mobility #robotaxi Operations kick off in Arlington, #Texas by the end of this year, before being expanded to more cities across the United States in 2026 and beyond. โฆโ€ชโฆโ€ชโฆโ€ช#MayMobilityโ€ฌโฉ there since 2021.

05.05.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The vast โ€˜brainsโ€™ of #artificialintelligence models can memorize endless lists of rules. Thatโ€™s useful, but itโ€™s not how humans solve problems. โ€œIt seems #models develop gigantic โ€œbags of #heuristics,โ€rather than create more efficient mental models โ€œ #AI #wsj

28.04.2025 22:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 305. REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS

statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/... GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 305. REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS at this point in #txlege session people are getting antsy on bills. Little reminder that if youโ€™re not a registered #lobbyist itโ€™s illegal to be lobbying on a bill within parameters. #legislation #Texas

28.04.2025 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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U.K. AI startup Wayve makes Japan debut after Nissan partnership Earlier this month, Wayve said it was joining forces with Nissan Motor to help build the next generation of its ProPilot driver-assist system.

www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202... #wayve #autonomousvehicles

27.04.2025 07:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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