Waymo

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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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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Data vs. Distrust: Waymo Defends Robotaxi Safety Record Amidst Scrutiny and Expansion

Armed with new studies from Swiss Re and internal crash data, Alphabet's autonomous unit argues it has surpassed human safety benchmarks, even as software recalls and public skepticism persist.

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