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Self Driving Cars

Summary: Uber and WeRide are expanding their commercial robotaxi partnership to bring autonomous vehicles to 15 more cities, building on their initial launch in Abu Dhabi. The additional cities will focus on locations outside of China and the United States.

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Why it matters: This expansion highlights Uber's commitment to autonomous vehicles and its efforts to make self-driving technology more accessible to users worldwide.

Regulation

Summary: The FTC's new rule prohibits hidden fees for live events, hotels, and short-term rentals. It also bans practices such as 'bait-and-switch pricing' and concealing or misrepresenting total prices and fees.

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Why it matters: This landmark regulation marks a significant win for consumers who have been frustrated for years about hidden fees.

Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare

Summary: A recent study has found that people who use AI-powered chatbots for health advice are less likely to identify relevant health conditions and more likely to underestimate their severity. The study also highlighted the limitations of current evaluation methods for AI chatbots, which do not reflect the complexity of interacting with human users.

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Why it matters: This study highlights the need for caution when using AI-powered chatbots for healthcare decisions, as they may not always provide accurate or reliable information.

Artificial Intelligence

Summary: Recraft raises $30 million series b round led by accel; beats openai's dall-e and midjourney on industry benchmark

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Why it matters: Recraft's success in image generation is significant as it allows brands to create compliant marketing materials easily, making it a major player in the AI industry.

Design

Summary: The updated design language focuses on creating emotional user experiences through bold use of shape and color, with research showing that expressive designs improve usability and performance. Developers can expect to learn about using 'new emotional design patterns' to boost engagement and usability.

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Why it matters: Google's Material Design 3 Expressive has significant implications for app development, enabling creators to build more engaging and user-friendly interfaces.

Latam-tech

Summary: A list of public Latin American tech companies, including Wildlife Studios, C6 Bank, and others. The companies are valued at over $1 billion each.

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Why it matters: The emergence of these companies highlights the growth potential of Latin America's tech industry and its ability to compete with global players.