Alphabet-owned Waymo will begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, partnering with Nihon Kotsu and GO to test Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in key areas of the city. The company plans to train its AI systems using data from manned test drives and expects to remain in Japan for an extended period. Waymo’s move into Japan marks its first expansion into a left-hand traffic market, with the company aiming to become a beneficial part of Tokyo’s transportation ecosystem.
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Kennedy-appointed CDC vaccine panel says it will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule
A federal vaccine advisory committee, recently restructured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will review the childhood vaccination schedule and long-standing vaccine recommendations, sparking concerns over potential changes. The new chair, Martin Kulldorff, announced the formation of work groups to assess childhood vaccine interactions and re-evaluate vaccines not reviewed in over seven years, while emphasizing the importance of scientific inquiry amid criticism of the committee's members. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A...
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