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The video covers recent tech headlines, focusing on automated car safety guidelines proposed by a car makers group, emphasizing the need for driver monitors and systems that deactivate if drivers are inattentive. It also discusses a Tesla crash investigation in Houston, where no one was in the driver's seat. Tesla disputes these findings. Additionally, DoorDash is offering a cheaper delivery tier for restaurants, though with limited delivery areas and higher customer costs. The video concludes with a note on the food delivery business during the pandemic and mentions more headlines available from Newsy.

What is one of the proposed safety measures for automated cars?

• Systems that turn off if drivers are inattentive

• Driver monitors that can be disabled

• Increased speed limits for automated cars

• Completely hands-off driving technology

What was the reported issue in the Tesla crash investigation in Houston?

• The car's GPS malfunctioned

• The car was not fully charged

• No one was in the driver's seat

• The car was speeding

How is DoorDash responding to criticism about its service costs?

• By expanding delivery areas

• By reducing restaurant commissions

• By introducing a cheaper delivery tier

• By offering free delivery

What limitation comes with DoorDash's cheaper delivery tier?

• Longer delivery times

• Limited delivery area

• Higher restaurant fees

• Fewer menu options

What action did lawmakers take to support local businesses during the pandemic?

• Increased delivery fees

• Introduced a temporary cap on delivery fees

• Provided tax breaks to gig operators

• Mandated free delivery for all orders