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Tesla investigating executive in internal investigation

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Tesla is investigating an executive in an internal probe, according to a report from Bloomberg. Omead Afshar, the executive overseeing the construction and production of Giga Texas is now the subject of an internal investigation. They also said that Tesla plans to part ways with the executive most likely through a leave of absence.

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Can Autonomous Weapons Be Compatible With International Humanitarian Law?

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This article is part of our Autonomous Weapons Challenges series. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of laws that govern international military conflicts, and they provide rules about how weapons should be used. The real world is anything but binary. white trucks and orange traffic cones.

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How Can We Talk About Autonomous Weapons?

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This article is part of our Autonomous Weapons Challenges series. In order to address the legal and ethical issues that an autonomous weapons system (AWS) can raise, it’s important to look at the many technical challenges that arise along the full spectrum of autonomy. Determining legal obligations. Ensuring robustness.

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How Can We Make Sure Autonomous Weapons Are Used Responsibly?

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This article is part of our Autonomous Weapons Challenges series. International discussions about autonomous weapons systems (AWS) often focus on a fundamental question: Is it legal for a machine to make the decision to take a human life? If commanders don’t trust a weapons system, they likely won’t use it.

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Canada files to define outer limits of expanded Atlantic continental shelf; preliminary filing on Arctic, targeting North Pole

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Legal context. Article 76 of the Convention sets out a process for states to determine the limits of this “extended” continental shelf and gain international recognition for those limits. The process is part of a compromise reached when states negotiated the Convention. —Minister Baird.

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In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Prosecutors are far from deciding how to proceed, one of the sources said, in part because they are sifting through voluminous documents Tesla provided in response to subpoenas. Tesla videos demonstrating the technology that remain archived on its website say: “The person in the driver’s seat is only there for legal reasons.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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A Deep into the World of Japanese Imports This article may contain affiliate links. While some lucky models manage to find their way onto international roads, many remain exclusive imports, tantalizing enthusiasts with their unattainable allure. Are parts readily available for JDM cars? What Exactly Are JDM Cars?

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