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Waymo managed to shut down traffic in Atlanta without even crashing. Just three robot cars frozen at a light like deer in headlights. Impressive.pic.twitter.com/w1PtMPowEi — Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld) April 19, 2026
As robotaxis and other AI-based technologies proliferate, so does the myth that these systems are fully autonomous. During a recent Senate hearing, industry leader Waymo provided the latest reminder that AI relies on human labor – often low-paid – more than people realize. Waymo’s chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, recently noted that when the company’s …
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Waymo is paying gig workers from companies like DoorDash and Honk to help close the doors of its robotaxis. When a rider leaves a vehicle’s door ajar, it prevents the car from departing until a human closes it. Waymo, which is owned by Alphabet, plans to expand into several new U.S. cities this year. Waymo’s …
Don Adkins was walking along the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles late one night this month when he heard a plea for help. “Please close the right-side rear door, thanks,” Adkins recalled a synthetic voice calling out. It came from a Jaguar SUV stopped in the street with its lights flashing. One of the hundreds …
SAN JOSE, Calif. — On Friday, Waymo announced a voluntary recall after recorded issues in Texas. Videos showed the robotaxis illegally driving past stopped school buses in Austin. No injuries were reported, but after more than 19 incidents, school leaders asked Waymo to pause all operations near schools during pick-up and drop-off. https://abc7.com/post/waymo-issues-voluntary-recall-recorded-texas-vehicles-will-remain-roads/18264017/
Is Waymo gonna cook Uber? pic.twitter.com/6nunGtjO7W — Casey Mericle (@CaseyMericle) September 18, 2025 Tesla Robotaxi price: $2.61 Uber price: $12.94 One is the future The other the past$TSLA https://t.co/XqpMYwUl81 pic.twitter.com/wiOGuAlOiM — Dalton Brewer (@daltonbrewer) September 7, 2025
TESLA’S ROBOTAXI MATH IS INSANE – $2.9B PROFIT WITH JUST 100K CARS Waymo’s 1,500 robotaxis generate $250M in revenue – and still lose money. Now picture Tesla with 100,000 robotaxis by 2026: 100 miles/day, $1/mile, 80% margin = ~$2.9B in pure profit annually. That’s 12x Waymo’s revenue – and Tesla’s just getting started. Scale that …
Alphabet reported Thursday that Waymo, its autonomous vehicle unit, is now delivering more than 250,000 paid robotaxi rides per week in the U.S. That figure is up from 200,000 in February, before Waymo opened in Austin and expanded in the San Francisco Bay Area in March. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said Waymo is building partnerships …
Self-driving taxis are now operational in San Francisco, with companies like Cruise and Waymo authorized to operate their autonomous vehicles around the clock. These robotaxis are available for public use, allowing users to book rides through their respective apps. This marks a significant step in the deployment of autonomous transportation, showcasing advancements in technology and …
Uber announced Friday it is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Waymo to offer robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta beginning in early 2025. Shares of Uber jumped 5% on the news while Alphabet rose about 1%. Uber riders in those cities can be matched with a driverless Waymo car for some trips, according to …
waymo's non existent driver rolling down the window when pulled over by Phoenix PD is wild 😭 pic.twitter.com/8sWtg7UI8G — Ananay (@ananayarora) July 4, 2024 h/t John Dutton