March 12, 2024
Tech News
Tesla is facing a wrongful death lawsuit in California over a 2018 crash involving its Autopilot feature. The family of the deceased alleges that Tesla’s driver-assist features, including the lack of automatic braking, contributed to the fatal accident. Investigations revealed that both Autopilot and distracted driving played a role in the crash. This trial comes amidst increased scrutiny of Tesla’s Autopilot by federal regulators.
In Singapore, a woman has been charged with cheating for offering Taylor Swift concert tickets for sale online and disappearing after receiving payments. She is accused of deceiving individuals into transferring money for tickets, resulting in total losses exceeding S$24,000. Her arrest follows reports from multiple victims who were cheated by a seller on Carousell. If convicted, she faces up to 10 years in jail and a fine.
Australia’s proposed Digital ID Act has raised concerns among Indigenous Australians, who fear exclusion from the system due to difficulties in obtaining official documents and proving heritage. Critics argue that the digital ID system fails to accommodate the unique traditions and languages of Indigenous Australians, raising issues of surveillance and data security. The new system may further hinder digital inclusion for this community.
The High Court in Malaysia has ruled against CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd for creating its own credit scores, stating that it exceeds its statutory functions. The ruling came from a lawsuit where a resort owner claimed an inaccurate credit rating by CTOS led to personal and business losses. CTOS was ordered to pay damages and legal costs, sparking questions about its future operations in creating credit scores.
The Finals, a first-person arena shooter, is introducing new updates for its second season, including a new 5v5 game mode, additional weapons, new abilities, and private matches. The update features a Power Shift game mode where teams control a platform to score points, new abilities for classes to interact with the game’s environment, a glitchy neon-style city map, and a League System for ranked play, enhancing the competitive aspect of the game.
Tech Explained
Autopilot – Autopilot is a driver-assist feature in vehicles that can control the car’s steering, acceleration, and braking within certain conditions. It aims to enhance safety and convenience for drivers.
Digital ID – Digital ID refers to a system that provides secure online verification of an individual’s identity. It is used for various purposes, including accessing services and conducting transactions online.
Credit Scores – Credit scores are numerical representations of an individual’s creditworthiness based on their credit history. Lenders use credit scores to assess the risk of lending money to a person.
