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U.S. to Google: Computers Can Qualify as Drivers Under the Law
U.S. vehicle safety regulators have said the artificial intelligence system piloting a self-driving Google car could be considered the driver under federal law, a major step toward ultimately winning ...
Cyber, Homegrown Terror Are Top U.S. Security Threats: Intelligence Official
Disruptions in cyberspace and attacks by "homegrown" terrorists are the most imminent security threats facing the United States in 2016, James Clapper, the top U.S. intelligence official, told two ...
Lloyd’s, XL Catlin, Munich Re Among Lemonade’s Reinsurance Backers
Peer-to-peer insurance startup Lemonade said it has signed on several global reinsurers, including Lloyd's of London, XL Catlin and Berkshire Hathaway's National Indemnity. Everest Re, Hiscox and ...
Allianz Dives Into U.S. Wind Farm Investments
Both have committed tax equity for two wind farms under development by EDF Renewable Energy, a U.S. wind farm developer. The two farms – dubbed Roosevelt and Milo – are under development in ...
France’s AXA Invests $85M in Africa-Based Online Insurance Seller
AXA SA plans to invest 75 million euros ($84 million) in Africa Internet Group, the Nigerian owner of online businesses including retailer Jumia, as France's biggest insurer extends its product ...
Russia Raid Appears to Have Disrupted Cyber Crime Ring
Russian authorities in November raided offices associated with a Moscow film distribution and production company as part of a crackdown on one of the world's most notorious financial hacking ...
Insurance Customers, and How to Keep Them by Using Connected Technology
It seems that no matter the industry, customer expectations for personalized service are high, and getting higher. Insurance customers now commonly make comparisons based on experiences in other ...
Lockheed Jet Database Fails Government Cyber Security Requirements
The Pentagon hasn't had updated information on maintenance of the F-35 jet since May because a Lockheed Martin Corp. database doesn't meet new government cyber security requirements, according to the ...