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Twin Cities nonprofits land funding from OpenAI’s new philanthropic arm

Twin Cities nonprofits land funding from OpenAI’s new philanthropic arm

The nonprofit arm of OpenAI pledged more than $40 million to organizations nationwide, with some of that funding headed to Minnesota. Merrick Community Services in St. Paul says the grant will support its core social service work.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles

As Waymo testing continues, Minnesota legislators weigh regulations for autonomous vehicles

More automated vehicles are hitting the road in Minnesota — but for now, they still have drivers behind the wheel due to legal questions. Lawmakers are weighing possible regulations for driverless cars.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Dakota County turning to AI to answer non-emergency calls

Dakota County turning to AI to answer non-emergency calls

When someone calls the non-emergency line in Dakota County, instead of a dispatcher answering, an AI assistant does. The switch to AI technology was made so dispatchers can focus their attention on emergency calls. Dakota 911 is one of the first in the state to implement this type of AI tool.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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As Waymo tests self-driving vehicles in Minneapolis, Grand Rapids embraces autonomous rides

As Waymo tests self-driving vehicles in Minneapolis, Grand Rapids embraces autonomous rides

“I'm driving around them all the time. In fact, they’re as ubiquitous as a police car or a delivery van,” Mesabi resident and Minnesota Star Tribune editorial columnist Aaron Brown told Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Waymo is coming to Minneapolis. But can the self-driving taxi navigate winter weather?

Waymo is coming to Minneapolis. But can the self-driving taxi navigate winter weather?

With six months of winter weather, the car will have to learn to navigate snowy and icy conditions. An autonomous vehicle researcher at the U of M says that Waymo cars may not be able to drive when it’s actively snowing.
by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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U of M leans into startup generator to boost its standing in local economy

U of M leans into startup generator to boost its standing in local economy

The University of Minnesota’s Technology Commercialization Office has been involved with 285 startups since 2006. TechCom spun off a record 26 startups this past year. The ambition is to ramp up to 30-50 startups a year.
by Chris Farrell

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