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Waymo Stalls in SF Blackout: Infrastructure Reliance Exposes AV Vulnerabilities

A massive power outage in San Francisco left Waymo robotaxis stranded at darkened intersections, forcing a service suspension and sparking debate over autonomous vehicle resilience during infrastructure failures.

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Tesla Removes Human Safety Monitors in Austin Robotaxi Tests, Signaling Major Shift in Autonomous Strategy

The electric vehicle giant advances toward unsupervised FSD with new testing protocols in Texas, though regulatory divides and safety concerns remain significant hurdles.

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The Safety Paradox: Waymo Data Claims Superiority Over Humans Despite Rising Incident Counts

As Waymo surpasses 50 million autonomous miles, a complex picture emerges: statistically significant reductions in injury rates compared to human drivers, clashing with a growing absolute number of fender benders and regulatory scrutiny.

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