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The Week When AI Got High on Its Own Supply

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If you’re behind on what’s happening with the robot uprising, have no fear. Here’s a quick look at some of the weirdest and wildest artificial intelligence news from the past week. And be sure to check out our weekly newsletter on the biggest developments in AI.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals it sold a bunch of long-held stocks - and made at least one secret bet

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Warren Buffett.

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GM to update Cruise software so self-driving cars stop if a pedestrian is pinned underneath

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A Cruise driverless robotaxi at an intersection in San Francisco.
GM's Cruise unit is recalling 950 cars to update their software following an accident in San Francisco in which a pedestrian was dragged about 20 feet.

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Why the Detroit 3 might actually support unionization at Toyota, Honda, and Tesla

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The UAW has said its set its sights on Tesla.
The UAW has said its set its sights on Tesla.

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Some Tesla workers say they'd never work in a unionized factory, even as Ford and GM workers are set to get a major pay boost

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The UAW has said its set its sights on Tesla.
The UAW has said it's set its sights on Tesla.

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Workers at the Detroit 3 are set to make up to $35 more an hour than at Tesla thanks to new union contracts

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UAW members attend a rally in support of the labor union strike at the UAW Local 551 hall on the South Side on October 7, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. UAW president Shawn Fain joined members in solidarity with the ongoing strike.

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The auto workers union scored another major victory, reaching a pay deal with Stellantis that will lead to 1,200 workers getting rehired

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UAW President Shawn Fain marches with UAW members.

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Ford's UAW deal proves workers can sometimes get what they want – and bosses should be worried

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UAW (United Auto Workers) members on the picket line while on strike against automakers at Chrysler Parts Depot
UAW members on the picket line.

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GM halts Cruise driverless robotaxi operations nationwide after losing its license in California

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A Cruise self-driving car in San Francisco.
A Cruise vehicle in San Francisco. Cruise halted driverless operations nationwide after regulators in California found that its driverless cars posed a danger to public safety.

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Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

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