Bert Kaufman
@bertkaufman
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DC cannot allow a Waymo Gap to open up
Waymo is coming to Baltimore. Interestingly, while D.C. government is still wary of robotaxis Gov. Wes Moore is on board -- says in statement that "it's going to help spur growth, make our roads safer, and get more Marylanders from where they live to where opportunity lies."
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Wow, I didn't realize the difference between cars and motorcycles was this big. Motorcycles are 29x more dangerous.
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Our approach to autonomy also enables scalability: Tesla self-driving can be deployed anywhere it's approved. It does not require expensive, specialized equipment or extensive mapping of service areas. It just works
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End of @uber @lyft? We said that many times on SMTMC @TheRideshareGuy, disruptors will be disrupted! How fast can @robotaxi scale? More importantly unit economics! @Waymo
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We really did it. We took a growing US manufacturing economy, declared it broken, started a trade war, and ... broke US manufacturing. In last 48 hours: - Philly Fed Survey: "New orders fell sharply, from 8.7 in March to -34.2, its lowest reading since April 2020" - NY Fed
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An evasive swerve by @waymo a mature self driving system knows when to max swerve, and when not to! https://t.co/rmmPhswk6K
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Incredible read about how mobile gambling apps are ravaging Brazil. 20% of a recent social assistance program have been spent on gambling, with some bettors taking out credit at rates exceeding 400% https://t.co/CnTHnzQXY4
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Well, this is the opposite of an Iโm-leaving-twitter post. I am newly committed to shouting into the wind of misinformation here, hopelessly fighting the algorithm with my boring facts and nuance. It wonโt work. But if you want in-depth coverage of climate issues, Iโm here.
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PSA: NPR just ran a live show about @TangleNews saving a conservative and liberal's marriage, and the influx of new readers/subscribers is throttling our website. It is very exciting, and we are also sorry for any delays. It should be fixed shortly!
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Canโt even drive around New Orleans today bc city is overrun with tens of thousands of Swifties paying thousands of dollars to see a concert and somehow we are simultaneously on the precipice of attempted national suicide bc 47% of US thinks we are living thru American carnage.
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Of all the news subscriptions I have, @404mediaco has the highest scoop:dollar ratio. Incredible work. @jason_koebler @samleecole @josephfcox
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The Future Coalition PAC is targeting according to ZIP code in highly specific ways.
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New from 404 Media: we've found exactly how a Musk-funded PAC is microtargeting Muslims & Jews with opposing messages. Happening with adverts on Snapchat; digging through data we found the exact ZIP codes the PAC is targeting. Includes areas with mosques https://t.co/Fh3IFKcpb7
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NHC Advisory 1 for Tropical Depression 14 had landfall only 12 miles north of where Milton eventually made landfall, at a 4-day lead time. One might say they're pretty good at their jobs.
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10 simple facts about North Carolina/Helene: 1. Biden declared a national emergency on Friday 2. Biden declared a major disaster on Saturday, which means survivors can already apply for FEMA funds 3. There are 5,000+ national guardsman in North Carolina 4. The U.S. Coast
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Cat 1 to Cat 4 in less than 12 hours. This is why insurance companies are exiting the Gulf and Atlantic Coast regions as quickly as possible, either through massive premium increases or refusing to write new policies. The impact of this is just starting to be felt.
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What does it say about our legal system when the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to stop an execution even when the county prosecuting agency that handled the original trial files a brief in support of a stay and supports vacating the entire conviction? #MarcellusWilliams
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