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Riders are skittish. Cleaning costs are soaring. Some, like the Bay Area’s Caltrain system, face an existential crisis. Powered by WPeMatico

Many so-called “quantitative funds” that mine historical data to make trading decisions fared poorly in March, when stocks fell sharply amid coronavirus fears. Powered by WPeMatico

Plus: Early accounts from Vancouver, the endless surprises of tech journalism, and a new low for the White House. Powered by WPeMatico

An artificial intelligence system has outperformed physicians when detecting skin lesions. The results are changing how one school trains dermatologists. Powered by WPeMatico

The Ethical Explorer Pack is designed to help Silicon Valley’s rank and file—not just CEOs—steer products away from harmful directions. Powered by WPeMatico

The software company reveals a partnership with dairy cooperative Land O’Lakes that will equip cows with sensors and other gear to improve yields. Powered by WPeMatico

The state sued the ride-hail companies for misclassifying drivers as contractors, following a similar move by California officials. Powered by WPeMatico

New research suggests that the tradeoffs for electric autonomous vehicles aren’t as painful as once thought, though early AVs might be gas hybrids. Powered by WPeMatico

Skydio is best known for “selfie drones.” Now, it’s seeking government contracts, as American officials shun the Chinese drone company. Powered by WPeMatico

Spurned by traditional venture capital firms, three businesspeople turned to other funders, government contracts, and their own savings to launch companies. Powered by WPeMatico