Tag: e-scooter
AI to hit 40% of jobs worldwide, majority of e-scooter accidents not recorded
Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide, according to a new analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva says "in most scenarios, AI will likely worsen overall inequality". Ms Georgieva adds that policymakers should address the "troubling trend" to "prevent the technology from further stoking…
Dott uses AI to technology to check e-scooter parking
Micromobility company Dott is using AI technology to help improve parking of its shared e-scooters and e-bikes. Using AI technology from Captur, Dott will instantly review parking pictures submitted by riders at the end of their trip. Based on criteria unique to the requirements of each city and agreed with city authorities, it will then…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Call of Duty to use AI to listen out for hate speech
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare II Shooter video game Call Of Duty has started using AI to listen out for hate speech during online matches. Publisher Activision said the moderation tool, which uses machine learning technology, would be able to identify discriminatory language and harassment in real-time. Machine learning is what…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Value of Vietnamese EV maker VinFast greater than Ford
VinFast VF 7 (PRNewsfoto/VinFast Automotive) Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast's stock market valuation has soared above Ford and General Motors (GM) on its first day of trading. Shares in the firm, which has yet to make a profit, closed above $37 (£29) each in their New York's debut. That gave…
Could Britain be next country to say ‘au revoir’ to e-scooters after Paris ban?
90 per cent of voters in Paris chose to ban rental e-scooters in a referendum held on Sunday Research commissioned by road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that e-scooters are similarly unpopular in Britain, with over two-thirds of respondents stating they would support a ban Analysis from regions across the UK reveals that Londoners…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Paris votes to ban e-scooters
People in Paris have voted "overwhelmingly" to ban rental electric scooters from the French capital's streets in a poll which officials have said they will implement. The result is being hailed as a victory for road safety campaigners and comes after a rising number of injuries and fatalities among users of e-scooters. Three deaths and…
Dott testing e-scooter sounds in partnership with RNIB
European micromobility company Dott is testing a selection of e-scooter sounds, developed by researchers at the University of Salford and in partnership with the Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB). The tests mark the next phase of a project which has so far resulted in the development of three potential sounds to increase awareness…
TIER acquires Fantasmo to help improve e-scooter parking
European micro-mobility provider TIER Mobility has acquired Fantasmo, a US-based technology company, to continue investing in and developing an accurate e-scooter parking system. TIER claims Fantasmo has already earned a world-class reputation with its Camera Positioning System (CPS), a new positioning technology that is ten times more accurate than GPS and which can validate e-scooter…
Piaggio 1 Feng Chen Wang e-scooter now available in UK from £2750
Piaggio and Feng Chen Wang, one of the most experimental and innovative designers on the international landscape, have joined forces to create a specially customised edition of the Piaggio 1. The latest urban electric mobility solution from Piaggio, the Piaggio 1 revolutionises the e-scooter concept with a captivating design and attention to detail. The Feng…
Voi claims 100 million e-scooter rides milestone
Image: Voi Voi claims it has further cemented its place as the leading micromobility company in Europe after achieving 100 million rides. The milestone ride, which took place in Seville, Spain on 20 March 2022, follows a year of growth for the Swedish company. Since January 2021, Voi has expanded into…
