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Warning for beachgoers about umbrella safety amid freak accident in N.J.
NBC News· 2025-06-28 13:00
Tonight, this 18-year-old lifeguard is speaking out after a freak accident on a New Jersey beach. Alex, who only wanted us to use her first name to protect her privacy, describing the frightening moments when she was impaled by a beach umbrella this week. It was a fever dream.Like, it still doesn't feel real. K361, the umbrella in the left armpit. First responders rushed to the scene.They cut the umbrella on both ends so they could remove that part of it. Alex is now out of the hospital and beginning her ro ...
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Herbert Ong· 2025-06-27 14:56
Robotaxi Service Rollout & Expansion - Tesla's Robotaxi service is currently operating in a geofenced area of approximately 35 square miles, aligning with Waymo's initial rollout strategy [2] - The company aims for rapid expansion, including highways, leveraging its technology [2] - Tesla's approach involves commodity cars costing around $35 thousand to build, utilizing vision-only technology and end-to-end neural networks, differing from Waymo's expensive bespoke vehicles costing around $150 thousand [5] - The company believes its technology allows for faster national expansion compared to Waymo, potentially by an order of magnitude or more [5][7] Safety & Technology - Tesla's Robotaxis have safety monitors in the front passenger seat with kill switch access, similar to Waymo's initial rollout approach [3] - The company claims Robotaxis are at least as safe as good human drivers, with fast reaction times and smooth driving [4] - Tesla uses vision-only technology for safety and performance reasons, running on end-to-end neural networks, unlike Waymo's heuristic software [5] - The company uses Google Maps data, eliminating the need for fine-grained mapping required by Waymo [5] Media Perception - There is a perceived disconnect between user experiences and media reporting on Tesla's Robotaxi service [1] - Some media outlets are portraying the Robotaxis as not fully autonomous and potentially dangerous [3][4][6] - The author suggests broadcast media may have a bias against Tesla [7]
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IcoBeast.eth🦇🔊· 2025-06-25 23:36
Have gotten a bunch of questions in DMs about this one re: safety/etcHere’s how I evaluate…- check Twitter perms. Here they’re all passive (no posting ability given to the app)…that’s generally fine- check wallet situation. Here it’s a Privy wallet tied to an email login with one time codes. Again that’s generally fine (bc privy shouldn’t be custodial…so they shouldn’t be able to rug you). General best practice when getting a new privy on a site is to export the pk immediately and load it into your favorite ...
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Tesla· 2025-06-24 11:19
Plus, they’re engineered to be the safest vehicles on the roadUsing FSD Supervised where available makes it even safer ...
Is AI Moving Too Fast?
Alex Kantrowitz· 2025-06-21 17:49
Does it worry you that from the reporting it seems like you know these companies the AI Frontier Labs not all of them but some they've raised billions of dollars there is a pressure to deliver to investors. There are reports that safety is becoming less of a priority as market pressure makes them go and ship without the typical reviews. Yeah, I think it's definitely a concern like we might be facing a tragedy the common situation where obviously all of us want our society and civilization to survive.Look, i ...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Air India crash
CNBC Television· 2025-06-16 14:20
So, we've sent an NTSB team, FAA team over to provide assistance to the Indians. Um, and again, data is pulled from from the engines in the airplane uh as the flight departs. If there was an indication that there was anything wrong with the with with the Dreamland or the 787, we would actually take significant action.Um, we don't have that. So, we're going to wait for the data to come in and we'll uh we'll see what happened on that flight. Uh, we have we have the black boxes, so that's going to be analyzed. ...
Air India crash reignites Boeing safety concerns & flying fears. Expert weighs in.
Yahoo Finance· 2025-06-12 16:22
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamlininer crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday. Thick plumes of black smoke seen over the airport in video taken by bystanders. 242 passengers and crew members were on board the flight heading to London's Gatwick airport.The plane crashed into a building housing medical students. According to local media, aftermath from the scene showed billowing smoke rising over the area and firefighters on charred streets. Air India confirmed the flight was involved in an accident after ta ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-06-11 16:02
Waiting for Dutch authorities and then the EU to approve.Very frustrating and hurts the safety of people in Europe, as driving with advanced Autopilot on results in four times fewer injuries!Please ask your governing authorities to accelerate making Tesla safer in Europe.Alexander Kristensen (@LinkN01):It's ridiculous how they have Robotaxis in Austin without ANY driver, yet my Tesla here in Sweden is not even allowed to change lanes on the highway without me confirming with the turn signal 🤡 https://t.co/R ...
Ensuring Safe Autonomous Driving With NVIDIA Halos
NVIDIA· 2025-06-11 13:10
Autonomous Vehicle Safety - NVIDIA Drive, built on the Halo safety system, enables developers to build safe autonomous vehicles with diverse software stacks, sensors, and redundant computers [1] - Safe AVs require massive amounts of diverse data to address edge cases, which are supplemented by realistic synthetic training data generated using NVIDIA Omniverse and Cosmos [2] - An independent classical stack runs in parallel for decision-making diversity, with guardrails monitoring safe performance and an arbitrator for emergency stops [3] Redundancy and Reliability - Each sensor connects to redundant computers, ensuring vehicle safety and operation even if a sensor or computer fails [4] - In the event of a critical failure, the system can execute a minimum risk maneuver, such as pulling over to the shoulder [4] Technology and Integration - NVIDIA Drive allows developers worldwide to integrate Halo into their products to build the next generation of safe AVs [4]
PG&E (PCG) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-22 18:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a stabilization of typical residential combined bills since January 2024, with expectations for a decrease in 2026 [30] - The general rate case proposal for 2027 through 2030 includes the smallest percentage increase request in a decade, attributed to $2.5 billion saved in operating and capital costs over the past three years [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved zero major wildfires caused by its equipment for the second consecutive year in 2024, indicating effective wildfire protection measures [21] - Over 900 miles of power lines have been buried in high-risk areas, reducing ignition risk by nearly 98% [21] - The company installed over 630 AI-enabled wildfire cameras for real-time condition awareness [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added nearly 14,000 new customers in 2024, representing a 30% increase over the previous year [26] - The clean energy portfolio includes 98% greenhouse gas-free power for electric retail customers [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for capital investments of approximately $63 billion from 2024 to 2028, with a goal to limit annual growth in customer costs to 2-4% [25] - The strategy includes reducing non-fuel operating and maintenance costs by at least 2% each year, which has been met or surpassed for three consecutive years [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized a commitment to safety, reliability, and affordability in energy services, aiming to build trust with customers and communities [17][19] - The company is focused on serving people, the planet, and California's prosperity, with ongoing efforts to improve service at lower costs [28] Other Important Information - The board of directors is currently set at 14 members, as required by CPUC regulations, which allows for a diversity of experience and skills [32] - The company is committed to inclusion and belonging as core values, enhancing company strength and responsiveness to customer needs [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is PG and E doing to help customers navigate bill increases? - The company is stabilizing bills and expects them to decrease in 2026, with a proposal for the smallest general rate case percentage increase in a decade [30] Question: Why is the PG and E board currently set at 14 members? - The board size is determined by CPUC regulations, which require between twelve and fifteen directors to ensure diverse oversight [32] Question: Why is inclusion and belonging a core value for PG and E? - Inclusion and belonging are integral to the company’s operations, making it stronger and more responsive to diverse customer needs [34]