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Uber's traditional model of not owning the vehicles on its platform, which may evolve as the company considers taking on balance sheet risk to prove out AV business models.

Uber's strategy to operate a network of both human drivers and autonomous vehicles simultaneously for the foreseeable future.

High-definition maps used by many autonomous vehicle systems to simplify the software's job of understanding the environment, an approach not used by Tesla.

A field of AI that enables computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world. It is used in defense applications, such as in Allen Control Systems' product to identify and target enemy drones.

A sensor technology used by many autonomous vehicle companies, including Waymo, for perception. Its cost has been decreasing significantly.

A mobility sector dependent on advanced geolocation mapping like RTK for navigation.

The immense red tape, zoning laws, and uncoordinated permitting processes stalling progress in LA.

Student-run organizations, like the one at Dartmouth co-chaired by conservatives and democrats, that are seen as a positive development for fostering civil discourse and debate on campus.

The evolving landscape of employment and necessary skills, which universities must prepare students for by teaching uniquely human skills like critical thinking, listening, and empathy.

A standardized test used for college admissions. Dartmouth brought it back, citing data that it serves as a 'great equalizer' for finding high-achieving students from lower-income backgrounds.

Charitable giving from alumni and families that supports university endowments, enabling institutions like Dartmouth to offer generous financial aid and fund research.

Unions criticized for monopolizing the school system.