Lawyer and de facto opposition leader Navalny died on February 16th while serving a 19-year sentence for extremism-related charges, on top of another 11-and-a-half year sentence for fraud. His death sparked protests in Russia, and events honoring his life around the world.
But those plans have been put on hold until June at least, as regulators continue mulling over the expansion. San Mateo county supervisor David Canepa said the decision to hold Waymo back was made after the startup failed to provide enough information on safety risks. Jonathan Mayer, an assistant professor at Princeton University's Department of Computer Science and School of Public and International Affairs, will take on the newly created role. He will be responsible for guiding attorneys in complex cases involving technical subjects – such as AI, cyber security, and more.