Protector is the "Uber with Guns" app that lets you hire armed bodyguards on demand
It rushed to market after the shooting of Brian Thompson
The US and UK refuse to sign AI safety declaration at Paris summit
This is a change from previous declarations and signals a more competitive approach
Driverless taxi passengers are facing unforeseen safety challenges, threatening situations
As more autonomous vehicles hit the roads, these incidents are bound to increase
Anker recalls nearly 80,000 Bluetooth speakers over fire hazard
Owners are requested to stop using them immediately
Study shows Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of any car brand
The human element in road safety cannot be ignored
Researchers show off AI-powered warning system for lithium-ion battery fires
Up to two minutes of advanced warning
Smart tire sensors aim to boost safety and efficiency in self-driving trucks
Why it matters: Tires are probably the last thing that comes to mind when thinking about cutting-edge technology in trucks, but perhaps they should be. A startup called BANF has demonstrated how monitoring tire health could play a crucial role in maximizing the safety and efficiency of autonomous big rigs.
Breakthrough material from LG Chem could prevent thermal runaway in batteries
A thin material to suppress thermal runaway
Air traffic control systems in the US rely on aging tech, $8 billion needed for upgrades
Some systems won't get a tech upgrade for another 10 to 13 years
Why it matters: It is scary to contemplate that all that keeps a plane from crashing can come down to an air traffic controller's sharp-eyed vigilance. It is even scarier to think that this person does not have the necessary tech to do their job properly. But that is the current state of affairs in the US, according to a GAO report. The Federal Aviation Administration is aware of the problem and says it needs $8 billion to fix it.
Autonomous robot replaces human fusion reactor inspectors in world-first trial
Removing humans from hazardous inspection work
Experts say driver assistance systems are doing more for safety than self-driving tech
Autonomous cars are cool, but they have a long way to go
Driving toward zero: how the DOT plans to use V2X wireless communication to eliminate traffic fatalities
Technology takes a page from Mother Nature
Senate passes sweeping online child safety measures amid free speech concerns
Critics worry that the duty of care established for tech companies could be weaponized
European Union mandates speed limiters on all new cars to enhance road safety
Will drivers appreciate it?
All vehicles will be required to have enhanced automated emergency braking by 2029
Requirements call for braking at 62 mph, and being able to detect pedestrians at night
The big picture: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new automatic emergency braking rule requires automakers to develop and equip vehicles with technology that is currently unavailable. Consumer advocates question whether automakers have enough time, given the five-year window, to develop this technology and ensure it meets rigorous testing standards.
New safety device for cyclists uses a Raspberry Pi and AI to spot dangerous drivers
It also alerts motorists who are approaching too fast
Vehicle safety group tests 14 partial automated driving systems, none earn a "good" rating
Guess which company was rated the worst?
Automakers must bring back physical controls if they want the top safety rating in Europe
Tesla will likely be affected more than most
Tesla factory robot attack on employee highlights company's worker safety issues
One out of every 21 workers at the Austin factory were injured last year
UK proposes selfie-based, AI age verification system for porn sites
The average age at which children first see online pornography is 13
UK Online Safety Bill set to become law, forcing social media companies to remove illegal and legal but harmful content
The bill could potentially impact users worldwide
Greece and Israel are developing AI-based capabilities for early wildfire detection
Israel should join Europe in the effort to coordinate firefighting efforts, Greece said
Google is working on a new feature that turns Pixel phones into dashcams
Probably a Pixel exclusive
Elon Musk's Neuralink accused of unsafely transporting infected material
Would you get a brain chip implant from this man?
Apple's crash detection continues to trigger false positives, this time on the ski slopes
Latest version of iOS features crash detection optimizations