🧵 3/ The Wall Street Journal reveals a disturbing trend: TikTok accounts outside the US spreading fake news ahead of the upcoming American elections and Democratic convention.

🧵 2/ Venezuela's President Maduro orders a 10-day social media block, accuses Elon Musk of inciting unrest. An alarming use of power to control information.

🧵 1/ There are effective methods to combat fake news on social networks, yet they remain underutilized. We must address this pressing issue proactively. #tech

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🧵 5. It's a warning sign of the implications of algorithmic decision-making without oversight, raising questions about fairness and competition in markets.

🧵 4. Regulator intervention is necessary as algorithms take on roles traditionally involving human decision-making, leading to potential market distortions.

🧵 3. The use of maximization algorithms by platforms inadvertently causes collusive behavior, impacting buyers' ability to purchase at fair prices.

🧵 2. Price fixing by AI assistants in real estate markets like RealPage and Yardi is resulting in systematic price increases to boost seller profits.

🧵 1. Conspiratorial algorithms are gaining attention as they lead to anti-competitive practices in markets, pushing prices up and affecting buyers. #tech

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🧵 5. Despite issues with regulation and employment impact, self-driving cars become a common sight in US and China. The future seems promising for this tech.

🧵 4. Autonomous vehicles marked as priority technology in China. Licensing for robotaxis and robobuses simplified, driving growth in the industry.

🧵 3. In China, regulatory barriers easing for autonomous vehicles. Companies like Baidu's Apollo Go, Pony.ai, WeRide, AutoX, and SAIC Motor deploy fleets.

🧵 2. Waymo's vehicles now operate in Phoenix without safety drivers, expanding to main access roads. Limited to company employees and off-peak hours for now.

🧵 1. Self-driving cars making steady progress in US and China. Cities like Phoenix embrace them, easing into daily life. Challenges seen in Europe. #tech

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🧵 5. Evidence shows rising number of police departments in US embracing electric vehicles, showcasing potential for widespread adoption in law enforcement.

🧵 4. Electric patrol cars gaining traction in cities, though old vehicles slow full transition. Amortization time being key factor in adoption of EVs.

🧵 3. The shift to EVs is driven by practicality rather than environmental concerns, with at least 38 states adopting electric vehicles in police fleets.

🧵 2. Despite initial higher cost, EVs offer significant fuel savings and lower maintenance expenses for law enforcement agencies.