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May 2025
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The Wall Street Journal
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TuSimple shared with Beijing data on its best-in-class autonomous driving system. WSJ reporter Heather Somerville explains how it became an example of Washington’s shortcomings in keeping critical technology in the U.S. Plus: Rental-data company RealPage is clashing with state and local governments over its algorithmic pricing systems for apartments. WSJ rep ... Show More
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