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Claim Text: The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers protested outside of Gov. Kathy Hochul's Manhattan office, asserting that autonomous vehicles could "threaten the livelihoods" of more than 200,000 New Yorkers.
Simplified Text: New York taxi drivers protested AVs, claiming they threaten 200,000 jobs.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers
UUID: c0cda77e-e13a-4e47-8548-619e316929df
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM (8 months ago)

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