Federal Easing of Safety Standards Boosts Autonomous Vehicle Research

April 24, 2025, 6:20 pm

Federal regulators have eased safety standards for autonomous vehicle developers, streamlining crash reporting and testing for self-driving cars. This relaxed framework, which appears designed to boost domestic research and innovation, especially benefits Tesla and its peers in an industry racing against strict compliance measures.

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techinasia.com / US to loosen safety rules for self-driving vehicles

wired.com / In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving

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Intel Restructures Amid Jobs Cuts and Revenue Decline

April 22, 2025, 11:20 pm

Reports indicate that Intel is bracing for a major overhaul as the chipmaker prepares to slash more than 20,000 jobs—roughly 20% of its workforce—amid its fourth straight revenue slump. CEO Lip‐Bu Tan is spearheading this aggressive restructuring to stem the tide of mounting business challenges.

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androidheadlines.com / Intel's upcoming layoffs to affect 20% of its staff, report claims

zerohedge.com / Intel Reportedly Slashing Workforce To 2007 Levels

winbuzzer.com / Report: Intel to Cut Workforce by More than 20% This Week

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Sam Altman Resigns from Nuclear Startup Oklo

April 22, 2025, 6:20 pm

Sam Altman has stepped down as chairman of the nuclear energy startup Oklo, marking a sudden leadership pivot in the company. The move has raised eyebrows about its future strategy amidst an evolving energy landscape that’s as unpredictable as its chairman’s exit was timely.

techinasia.com / Sam Altman resigns as chairman of nuclear energy firm Oklo

theinformation.com / Sam Altman Steps Down From Nuclear Power Startup - The Information

www.ft.com/ / Sam Altman steps down as chair of nuclear power supplier Oklo to avoid conflict of interest - Financial Times

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