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TEAMSTERS COMMEND CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO ON RESOLUTION FOR AV LOCAL CONTROL BILL SB 915

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union applauds the City of San Francisco for passing a resolution in support of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), legislation with strong bipartisan support that will allow California's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs). SB 915 was introduced on January 9, 2024 by State Sen. Dave Cortese (D - San Jose). 

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters Union applauds the City of San Francisco for passing a resolution in support of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), legislation with strong bipartisan support that will allow California's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs).
  • SB 915 was introduced on January 9, 2024 by State Sen. Dave Cortese (D - San Jose).
  • "The Teamsters commend the City of San Francisco for passing this important resolution to prioritize public safety," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Joint Council 7 President.
  • The move by San Francisco leaders is particularly significant because the city has been ground zero in the fight to regulate driverless vehicles.

Kolena Launches AI / ML Model Quality Platform to Enable Rapid, Accurate Testing and Validation of AI Systems

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kolena, a pioneering leader in AI and machine learning model testing, today announced the wide launch of its cutting-edge AI / ML Model Quality Platform following a 24-month closed beta with a select group of early access customers that included Fortune 500 companies, leading AI startups, government organizations and European AI standardization institutes. Kolena expanded its platform's capabilities over the course of the beta to include comprehensive pre-training data quality features in addition to its powerful model testing and validation functions, and is working toward an end-to-end AI quality solution that incorporates data quality, model testing and A/B testing, along with monitoring for data drift and model degradation over time.

Key Points: 
  • The Kolena AI / ML Model Quality Platform represents a cutting-edge approach to unlocking AI adoption.
  • The launch will enable Kolena to expand its leadership position in establishing best practices and standards for AI model quality, and to broaden its focus on outreach, education and training for the global AI / ML community.
  • Kolena's powerful testing and validation solution is at the core of the holistic AI quality platform the company is building to tackle performance issues across the AI / ML development lifecycle.
  • As we move ahead with the broad launch of our AI / ML Model Quality Platform, we encourage teams of AI builders – wherever they may be – to reach out to us.

NoTraffic Expands its Operations and Launches in the State of Florida

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Tel Aviv, Israel, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NoTraffic, the developer of the world's leading AI Mobility Platform, today announced that it has received approval from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to operate in the state, accompanied by substantial successful implementations of NoTraffic's systems in various locations including Collier County, Pasco County, Forsyth County, Orlando, and more. This significant milestone underscores NoTraffic's unwavering commitment to the highest safety and future-ready standards. It also marks a transformative step forward in making roads safer, more efficient, and ready for connected vehicles, signaling a major advancement in the rollout of their state-of-the-art traffic management technologies across Florida. 

Key Points: 
  • The FDOT certification is renowned for its rigorous approval process, and NoTraffic successfully navigating this stringent assessment reinforces its position as a trailblazer in the industry.
  • With FDOT's approval, NoTraffic is now poised to deploy its state-of-the-art traffic management solutions across agencies in Florida, enhancing traffic efficiency and safety, and preparing the roads for connected vehicles.
  • This approval will enable further opportunities within the state but also showcases that NoTraffic is a viable choice for other states seeking innovative mobility solutions.
  • NoTraffic utilizes edge computing technology, pioneering unparalleled software-defined infrastructure that facilitates real-time decision making at both local and cloud levels.

TEAMSTERS APPLAUD INTRODUCTION OF AV DATA TRANSPARENCY BILL AB 3061

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters commend Assemblymember Matt Haney (AD-17) for introducing Assembly Bill 3061 (AB 3061), legislation requiring Autonomous Vehicle (AV) companies in California publicly report any vehicle collisions, traffic violations, disengagements, assaults, or harassment involving their vehicles to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Key Points: 
  • "AB 3061 isn't just about holding AV companies to account, it's about holding our regulators to account, cutting out the politics and putting public safety first.
  • "AV data transparency is a clear solution and critical to holding AV companies to a uniform standard.
  • Californians are seeing firsthand the chaos AV causes on a daily basis, and they deserve full transparency," said Chris Griswold, Teamsters International Vice President At-Large and President of Teamsters Joint Council 42.
  • The Teamsters commend Assemblymember Haney for introducing this bill and call on all elected leaders to join him in supporting AB 3061."

Next Fiat 500e Drop: 'Inspired By Music,' 'Inspired By Beauty'

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Celebrating style and culture, the Inspired By models emphasize the Italian DNA of the 500e in a way that only FIAT can."

Key Points: 
  • Celebrating style and culture, the Inspired By models emphasize the Italian DNA of the 500e in a way that only FIAT can."
  • The Fiat 500e is the first all-electric car in its segment to offer Level 2, hands-on driver assist technology.
  • Every Fiat 500e includes FIAT telematics with three years of real-time Fiat 500e smartphone app connectivity.
  • In early 2024, FIAT brand will launch the Fiat 500e , the first Stellantis retail battery-electric vehicle offering in North America and the best-selling city EV in Europe.

MARYLAND TEAMSTERS CALL FOR PASSAGE OF HB 1447

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Locals 570, 639, and 922 testified before the Maryland House of Delegates to call for the passage of House Bill 1447 (HB 1447), legislation that would require a human operator in large commercial vehicles. Similar legislation has been introduced in California, Iowa, Indiana, and New York this year.

Key Points: 
  • Legislation Would Protect Middle Class Jobs, Motorist Safety
    ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Locals 570, 639, and 922 testified before the Maryland House of Delegates to call for the passage of House Bill 1447 (HB 1447), legislation that would require a human operator in large commercial vehicles.
  • "HB 1447 is critical to protecting our streets," said Rudy Gardner, President of Teamsters Joint Council 55.
  • "Autonomous vehicles pose a grave threat to hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs in Maryland," said Sean Cedenio, President of Teamsters Joint Council 62.
  • We need to pass HB 1447 because if these vehicles are jammed on our roadways without human operators, the results will be catastrophic."

AI Stocks - Another Application to Watch; Transforming the Future of Transportation Safety

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is impacting all sectors, and transportation has not been left out.

Key Points: 
  • The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is impacting all sectors, and transportation has not been left out.
  • "AI is revolutionizing the transportation industry in many ways, and its impact on safety is significant.
  • This signifies a significant step forward in Rail Vision's commitment to advancing rail safety and efficiency through cutting-edge technologies.
  • Metropolis members can gain early access to NVIDIA platform updates to enhance their AI application development efforts.

Digital Ally Announces Notable Contract with The Parking Spot

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Lenexa, KS, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY) (the “Company”), which develops, manufactures, and markets advanced video recording products and other critical safety products for law enforcement, emergency management, fleet safety and event security, today announced a notable order for 405 EVO Fleets by The Parking Spot, the leading near-airport parking company in the United States with 47 locations at 28 major U.S. airports.

Key Points: 
  • This order reflects the growing demand for Digital Ally’s Commercial Fleet ecosystem, which also includes the FirstVu Pro body camera and FleetVu™ Manager cloud storage and software platform.
  • “We have been a client of Digital Ally for several years and we are looking forward to having their new EVO Fleet product installed in our vehicles,” said Kevin Richardson, Senior VP of Field Operations for the Parking Spot, adding, “Security for our guests and employees is at the forefront of our operations.
  • We continue to put our trust in Digital Ally to innovate their technology to fit our ongoing needs, and we count on their service team to optimize the dependability of our camera systems."
  • “We’re proud of our continued association with The Parking Spot,” said Brody Green, President of Digital Ally, adding, “The Parking Spot’s consistent commitment to passenger and driver safety is much of what makes it the premier parking and shuttle experience in the country.”
    Digital Ally’s newest fleet video system utilizes the latest innovations in telematics technology.

AYR Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Opening of Relocated Tallahassee Retail Location

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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MIAMI, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AYR Cannabis Dispensary , a cannabis retail chain owned by AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced the opening of the relocated AYR Cannabis Dispensary Tallahassee.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AYR Cannabis Dispensary , a cannabis retail chain owned by AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced the opening of the relocated AYR Cannabis Dispensary Tallahassee.
  • Located at 1525 W. Tennessee St, Tallahassee, Florida 32304, AYR Cannabis Dispensary Tallahassee occupies a spacious, 1,650-square foot location, conveniently located in the heart of the state capital for pedestrians and has both street parking and covered garage parking available for those traveling by car.
  • I can’t wait to welcome the patient community of Florida at our new location this spring.”
    AYR Cannabis Dispensary Tallahassee will celebrate the opening of its new storefront by offering patients a weeklong exclusive offer of $10 off $70, AYR Cannabis hats and other giveaway items.
  • Patients are also encouraged to join the AYR Cannabis Dispensary Reward Program and uncover additional discounts.

IIHS challenges automakers with tougher TOP SAFETY PICK award criteria

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.

Key Points: 
  • Of those, 22 earn TOP SAFETY PICK+, and 49 earn TOP SAFETY PICK.
  • “We followed the tougher requirements we introduced last year with another major update to the award criteria in 2024,” said IIHS President David Harkey.
  • In 2024, a good rating is required for either TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+.
  • Mazda earns the most TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards of any single brand, with five, as well as one TOP SAFETY PICK.