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Amazon, Six Other Companies Commit to AI Safeguards

President Joe Biden said the U.S. must guard against threats from artificial intelligence as he detailed new company safeguards and promised government actions on the emerging technology.

July 21, 2023
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Amazon to Roll Out Palm Payment Technology at Whole Foods

Customers at Amazon’s Whole Foods Market stores will soon be able to pay for their groceries with a wave of their hand.

July 21, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Nikola Sells Arizona Hydrogen Production Project to Partner

Truck maker Nikola agreed to sell its Phoenix Hydrogen Hub project to partner Fortescue Future Industries for $24 million, the companies said.

July 21, 2023
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Knight-Swift Reports 71% Earnings Drop for Q2

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. on July 20 reported that earnings dropped 71% year-over-year in the second quarter.

July 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canada Dockworkers to Vote on New Contract Today

The union representing more than 7,000 dockworkers at two of Canada’s busiest ports is set for a key vote on a new contract today, potentially putting an end to labor unrest.

July 21, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Volvo Signs Fuel System JV Deal With Canada’s Westport

Truck manufacturer Volvo Group is set to establish a high-pressure gas-injection fuel system joint venture with Westport Fuel Systems.

July 21, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

New Jersey Sues Over NYC Congestion Pricing Plan

A plan to charge motorists driving into midtown Manhattan in New York City was challenged by neighboring New Jersey, which seeks to block the proposal as unfair to commuters.

July 21, 2023
BusinessLogistics

CSX’s Q2 Profit Falls 15% Annually

OMAHA, Neb. — Fewer shipping container deliveries this spring hurt CSX railroad’s second-quarter profit and offset a sharp increase in shipments of automobiles.

July 21, 2023
GovernmentLogistics

Senate Defense Bill Includes Freight-Centric Policy

WASHINGTON — A must-pass defense policy bill under consideration in the Senate includes a proposal to further facilitate access for trucks to military bases and installations.

July 20, 2023
GovernmentSafety

Funding Leaders Eye FY24 Bills’ Finalization

Leaders in the House and Senate aim to finalize legislation that would fund the Department of Transportation during fiscal 2024.

July 20, 2023

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