Blackline Safety appoints Sean Stinson as CGO
Blackline Safety announced Sean Stinson has been appointed to the position of Chief Growth Officer, effective immediately. Serving most recently as Blackline Safety’s Chief Revenue Officer, Stinson will lead global revenue growth, acquisitions, cha.....»»
New data shows which states were more deadly for pedestrians in 2023
Preliminary road-safety data for the first half of 2023 has been published. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) American pedestrians were at slightly less risk of being killed by a car last year. The Governors Highway Safety.....»»
It’s no accident: These automotive safety features flopped
Over the years, inventors have had some weird ideas about how to make cars safer. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Turn signals have been a vehicle safety staple since they first appeared on Buicks in 1939......»»
Agricultural economists offer food for thought to improve baby formula supply
The 2022 baby formula crisis highlighted the precarious balance between regulation, competition and safety, according to a recent study published last month......»»
U.S. safety protocols stopped TB in imported lab monkeys from spreading to humans
Rigorous safety protocols prevented an outbreak of tuberculosis last year in lab monkeys imported to the United States from spreading to humans, a new report shows......»»
Volkswagen to recall around 261,000 vehicles in the U.S., says NHTSA
Volkswagen is recalling more than 261,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday......»»
AI threats: US Justice Department appoints AI officer; call for action on deepfakes
There’s growing recognition of the AI threats we may face as companies push further and faster with artificial intelligence tech. Responding to this, the US Justice Department has appointed its first ever federal law enforcement officer focused on.....»»
Accelerating the discovery of single-molecule magnets with deep learning
Synthesizing or studying certain materials in a laboratory setting often poses challenges due to safety concerns, impractical experimental conditions, or cost constraints. In response, scientists are increasingly turning to deep learning methods that.....»»
Using metabolomics for assessing safety of chemicals may reduce the use of lab rats
Scientists have discovered a more robust way of grouping chemicals and using read-across for toxicological data to meet regulatory requirements, which could greatly reduce animal testing......»»
TikTok under investigation in Europe for failing to protect children, and more
Popular short-form video app TikTok is under investigation in Europe for a range of potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), including failing to protect the privacy and safety of children. The company is also accused of putting the m.....»»
Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season—what does that mean for safety?
A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The rain fuels bountiful vegetation growth, and when summer heat dries out that vegetation, it can leave grasses and shrubs ready to burn......»»
New study reveals four critical barriers to building healthier Canadian cities
Many streets around the globe are becoming increasingly inhospitable to children and the elderly due to compounding traffic and road safety concerns which deter these groups from active transport, like walking or cycling. The recent emphasis on desig.....»»
Top AI Companies Join Government Effort to Set Safety Standards
OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google are among the members of a newly established AI Safety Institute Consortium, the Commerce Department said. The top U.S. artificial intelligence companies will participate in a government-led effor.....»»
Conquering Cloud Complexity: How Managed Infrastructure Services Become Your Cloud Cavalry
The cloud’s boundless workability can shortly flip into a tangled internet of complexity. Managing servers, networks, and safety throughout a couple of cloud systems can become a full-time job, siphoning resources and hindering innovation. This.....»»
Lyft"s safety feature for women and nonbinary riders is now available nationwide
First announced last year, Lyft is expanding an in-app safety preference for women and nonbinary riders seeking drivers of the same gender identity. Lyft's pledge to protect women and nonbinary riders will be tested nationwide today (Feb. 13),.....»»
Boston"s approach to "problem properties" could help improve cities across the US, new research finds
Communities across the country have been trying to tackle "problem properties," centers for crime, violence and other public safety concerns. For the first time, research proves how effective these strategies can be......»»
GM Cruise nabs former Apple car exec for autonomous car safety chief role
A former Apple executive linked to the Apple Car has joined General Motors Cruise, becoming the chief of its self-driving taxi unit.Steve Kenner [Kodiak]Steve Kenner became the chief of safety at the GM autonomous vehicle unit on Monday, the company.....»»
Toyota cleans house at Daihatsu after embarrassing safety scandal
Toyota is making changes at its Daihatsu minicar subsidiary to tighten control amid a rash of embarrassing safety scandals that have dented trust and brand image at the Japanese automakers......»»
Dawn Project"s anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad falls flat with NTSB
A tech billionaire drew a rebuke from the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday after using the federal safety organization's logo in an anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad without permission......»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»