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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d ago
Feed: All Latest | Tesla Reveals New Details About Robotaxi Crashes—and the Humans Involved by Aarian Marshall AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Tesla recently disclosed details of 17 robotaxi incidents recorded between July 2025 and March 2026, highlighting two crashes in Austin where “safety monitors” seated in the vehicles asked for remote assistance and were then driven by remote workers into a metal fence and a construction barricade at speeds under 10 mph; both incidents caused only minor or no injuries. The reports underscore the role of human backstops in autonomous vehicle operations and raise concerns about the safety and visibility of remote teleoperators, especially given inconsistent cellular connectivity and latency issues. Tesla’s robotaxi service, operating in Austin, Dallas, and Houston with fewer than 100 vehicles and often with a safety monitor present, remains much smaller than competitors like Waymo, and the company’s frequent reliance on remote drivers distinguishes it from the industry norm of providing only advisory input. Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-reveals-new-details-about-robotaxi-crashes-and-the-humans-involved/ #Tesla #NHTSA #Waymo
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 1d ago
The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Director Behind ‘Where’s the Beef?’ Ad Dies at 92 by Harry Thompson AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Residents of a quiet Atlanta cul‑de‑sac are furious about dozens of Waymo driverless cars crowding their streets, while in Ohio a small aircraft crashed into a home, killing two people on board. At the same time, a new non‑alcoholic spirit, Kava Haven, is being promoted as a calming alternative to booze, and legendary ad‑maker Joe Sedelmaier, known for Wendy’s “Where’s the beef?” spot, has died at 92. In South Carolina, former lawyer Alex Murdaugh expressed disbelief after a judge overturned his double‑murder conviction, though he still faces a lengthy sentence for financial crimes. The tech world saw the launch of the faster, longer‑lasting Remarkable Paper Pure tablet, while former NHL player Paul Boutilier passed away at 63. Tragedy also struck a group of Italian tourists who died exploring underwater caves in the Maldives, and New Zealand rugby star Eugene Hanna succumbed to an “unsurvivable” on‑field injury. Actress Michelle Dockery welcomed her first child after years of personal hardship, luxury intimacy brand Lelo ran a major sale, soul singer Clarence Carter died at 90, and actors Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen announced their separation after nearly two decades together. Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/director-behind-wheres-the-beef-ad-joe-sedelmaier-dies-at-92/ #Waymo #story
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 3d ago
Jezebel | Robotaxis Are “Safer” than Human Drivers, but Also They Sometimes Drive Into Floods, Whoops by Jim Vorel AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The article notes that while robotaxis generally have fewer crashes per mile than human drivers and promise a convenient, driver‑free ride, they still falter in edge cases—most notably when Waymo’s driverless cars tried to ford flooded streets in San Antonio and Phoenix, one getting stuck and another swept away, prompting a recall of nearly 4,000 vehicles and software updates to make the fleets “slow down, but not stop,” when faced with standing water; similar safety lapses have included Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin and Atlanta. These incidents highlight the difficulty autonomous systems have in handling unusual or hazardous conditions, raising questions about how much trust consumers should place in a machine that cannot truly understand human life, and underscoring that despite lower overall crash rates, the technology’s vulnerabilities remain largely hidden until a high‑profile failure occurs. Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/robotaxis-accidents-waymo-recall-flooding-washed-away-school-buses-safer-or-more-dangerous #Waymo
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 4d ago
BBC News | Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Waymo is voluntarily recalling nearly 3,800 of its U.S. robotaxis that use the company’s fifth‑ and sixth‑generation automated‑driving systems after a software flaw could let the vehicles drive into flooded roads—a problem highlighted by an April 20 incident in San Antonio, Texas, where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded street and was swept into a creek, prompting a temporary suspension of the local service until a fix is deployed. The recall, announced via an NHTSA letter, includes temporary software updates that limit operation in extreme weather, and Waymo says the fixes will allow the San Antonio fleet to resume public rides. The company, which logs more than 500,000 trips weekly across cities such as San Francisco, Austin and Miami, is also working on additional safeguards and aims to launch a robotaxi service in London by September. Experts note that autonomous‑vehicle systems have inherent operational limits that become evident when failures occur, and past incidents—including a 2025 power outage in San Francisco that halted Waymo taxis and an April outage of Apollo Go robots in Wuhan—underscore the growing safety challenges as the technology scales. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2011dl4xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #Waymo #NHTSA #Alphabet #JackStilgoe #ApolloGo #BBC #
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · 4d ago
US Top News and Analysis | Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water' AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Waymo announced a voluntary recall of roughly 3,800 of its U.S. robotaxis after software glitches were found that could cause the vehicles to drive onto flooded roadways, a problem captured on video in Austin, Texas, where the cars either entered standing water or stalled during heavy rain. The recall targets Waymo’s fifth‑ and sixth‑generation automated‑driving systems, and the company says it has already implemented fixes and is adding further software safeguards that will limit robotaxi operation in extreme weather and steer them away from areas prone to flash flooding. This issue adds to recent safety criticisms of the Alphabet‑owned unit, including failures to yield to school buses in Austin and gridlock caused by robotaxis stopping during a San Francisco power outage. Waymo emphasized that safety remains its top priority as it continues to expand its fleet and market presence. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/waymo-recalls-3800-robotaxis-after-able-drive-into-standing-water.html #Waymo #TrafficSafety #AustinTexas
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 10, 2026
The Atlantic | Save the Taxi Drivers by Xochitl Gonzalez AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. The essay chronicles the evolution of urban transport—from ancient horse‑drawn cabs to modern ride‑sharing—and now the push for driverless taxis by companies like Tesla and Waymo. While autonomous fleets are marketed as safer and lucrative—projected to generate billions— the author warns that their promised safety benefits overlook global crash statistics and that automated vehicles may struggle to detect people of color and children. More importantly, the shift threatens the livelihoods of immigrant and low‑wage drivers who provide unexpected human connection and stories that enrich city life. The piece argues that Silicon Valley’s drive for profit threatens these social interactions, urging readers to consider the broader societal costs of relinquishing human‑driven taxis in favor of a convenient but increasingly impersonal, profit‑focused future. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/waymo-self-driving-cars/687119/?utm_source=feed #Tesla #Waymo #SiliconValley #US
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jonsnow
Jon Snow
@jonsnow@mastodon.online · May 03, 2026
Waymo dropped a passenger at the airport and drove off with his luggage in the trunk He had to fly to San Diego with no suitcase, no change of clothes, and no work notes. Waymo was "unable" to cover the cost of shipping the luggage. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sj-passenger-waymo-drove-off-luggage/4078004/ #Waymo #Google #enshittification #AI #autonomousvehicles #technology
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 02, 2026
BBC News | California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. California’s Department of Motor Vehicles will begin ticketing autonomous vehicles that break traffic laws, with the new regulations taking effect on 1 July. Under the rules, police can issue a “notice of AV non‑compliance” directly to a vehicle’s manufacturer, require a response within 30 seconds, and impose penalties if the AV enters active emergency zones. The measures are part of a broader 2024 law aimed at tightening oversight of driverless‑car technology. The change follows incidents in which Waymo robotaxis made illegal U‑turns, stalled during a San Francisco blackout, and obstructed emergency responders, leaving officers unable to issue traditional tickets because there is no driver. The DMV says the regulations, which also apply to other testers such as Tesla, are the nation’s most comprehensive framework for ensuring public safety as autonomous vehicles become more common on California roads. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clypjx3rg2go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #SteveGordon #Waymo #Tesla
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fediboard_mix
FediBoard Mix
@fediboard_mix@flipboard.social · May 02, 2026
Waymo Is Trying to Crack Down on Solo Kids in Driverless Cars https://www.wired.com/story/waymo-trying-to-crack-down-on-solo-kids-in-driverless-cars/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FFLIPBOARD+EXCHANGE+FEED+%F0%9F%97%9E%EF%B8%8F As adult riders report new age-verification checks, the self-driving car company says it’s continuing to “refine” its system in places where kids … #waymo #solokids #driverlesscars
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · May 01, 2026
Business | Robotaxis that violate California rules of the road will soon be ticketed. Here's how by Karen Garcia AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Starting July 1, California will let law‑enforcement officers issue “notice of AV non‑compliance” citations directly to autonomous‑vehicle manufacturers when a driverless car breaks traffic laws—a shift from the previous rule that only human drivers could be cited. The change, driven by Assembly Bill 1777, closes a legal gap highlighted by incidents such as a Waymo vehicle making an illegal U‑turn in front of police, failing to stop for a school bus, and striking a child, which left officers unable to enforce traditional penalties. Under the new system, the DMV will review each notice, investigate, and may require remediation or suspend a manufacturer’s operating permit if problems persist; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will continue to handle recalls. The regulations also set testing mileage thresholds, mandate annual safety‑plan updates, emergency geofencing authority, remote‑operator licensing standards, and new data‑reporting requirements, while lifting weight limits that previously barred heavy autonomous freight and transit vehicles. Read more: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-01/california-can-ticket-robotaxis-that-violate-traffic-laws-heres-how #Californiapolice #DMV #AssemblyBill #Waymo #Zoox
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 30, 2026
Feed: All Latest | Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse by Aarian Marshall AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Emergency‑first‑responder leaders from San Francisco and Austin told federal regulators that Waymo’s driverless cars are increasingly hindering their work, frequently freezing, blocking fire stations and ambulances, and failing to recognize hand signals, which creates dangerous delays during emergencies. Officials described a “backsliding” in performance, citing incidents such as a Waymo vehicle immobilizing an ambulance during a downtown shooting and dozens of cars being stranded during a power outage, and criticized the rapid, large‑scale deployment of the technology before it was ready. Waymo has acknowledged the concerns, pointing to extensive training for more than 35,000 responders and stating it is improving its service, while new California regulations slated for July will require autonomous‑vehicle firms to respond to first‑responder calls within 30 seconds and allow “do‑not‑enter” directives to clear driverless cars from emergency zones. Despite the frustrations, responders expressed a desire to continue working with Waymo and other AV companies as the technology matures. Read more: https://www.wired.com/story/emergency-first-responders-say-waymos-are-getting-worse/ #Waymo #NHTSA #PatrickRabbitt #WilliamWhite #CaliforniaDMV #JuliaIlina
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ai6yr
AI6YR Ben
@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org · Apr 30, 2026
Wired: Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse (Publisher Apr 29, 2026) "...Emergency first-responder leaders told federal regulators in a private meeting last month that they were frustrated with the performance of autonomous vehicles on their streets—that city firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics are forced to spend time during emergencies resolving issues with frozen or stuck cars. One fire official called them “a safety issue for our crews as well as the victims.” WIRED obtained an audio recording of the meeting...." https://www.wired.com/story/emergency-first-responders-say-waymos-are-getting-worse/ #robots #waymo
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kkarhan
@kkarhan@jorts.horse · Apr 25, 2026
@dangillmor@mastodon.social TBH, I'd consider any Cyclist poppin' 9x19mm +P+ SJHP (regular 9mm.won't go through tires) into any of those shit vehicles' tires an act of "self & mutual defense" against murder by car… Or just place Calthrops on the markings if not sprinkle them before said cars. #Sarcasm #Commentary #NotLegalAdvice #Waymo #CarBrain #CarCentrism #cycling #safety #RoadSafety
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Apr 09, 2026
yahoo news | Final 3 days to save up to $500 on your Disrupt 2026 pass | TechCrunch TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is offering a limited‑time discount of up to $500 on event passes, with the promotion ending at 11:59 p.m. PT on April 10. With just three days left, founders, operators, and investors are urged to register now to secure the reduced rate and guarantee a spot at the October 13‑15 conference in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Attendees will gain “access, not just content,” through tactical insights from seasoned operators, direct conversations with active investors, early exposure to emerging startups, and curated networking designed to produce real outcomes. The 2026 lineup continues the tradition of high‑profile speakers, featuring leaders such as Chris Barman (Slate Auto), Mary Barra (General Motors), Roelof Botha (Sequoia Capital), Tekedra Mawakana (Waymo), Matt Mullenweg (WordPress/Automattic), and Vinod Khosla (Khosla Ventures). In 2025, Disrupt hosted over 200 on‑stage conversations; the same caliber of insight is expected for the upcoming event. Beyond the main conference, Disrupt will showcase more than 300 startup exhibitors in the Expo Hall, host the Startup Battlefield competition with $100 k in equity‑free funding for 200 pre‑Series A companies, and run a week‑long series of side events—including breakfasts, cocktail hours, panels, and founder meet‑ups—across the Bay Area. These additional opportunities expand networking beyond the three‑day core schedule, making it the ideal place to discover the next breakout innovation and connect with the capital that fuels growth. Register now before the discount expires. Read more: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/final-3-days-to-save-up-to-500-on-your-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-pass/ #techcrunch #disrupt2026 #generalmotors #sequoiacapital #waymo
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TheBadPlace
The Bad Place
@TheBadPlace@mastodon.ozioso.online · Mar 31, 2026
All Content from Business Insider | Waymo co-CEO says company's robotaxi tech will eventually be in personal cars by Lloyd Lee Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov said putting the company's driverless tech in personal cars will make sense especially in areas where it's not commercially viable to deploy a ride-hailing service.Vaughn Ridley/Sportsfile via Getty Images Waymo is providing a commercial robotaxi service in 10 US metro areas.Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov said the self-driving tech will eventually be in personal cars.The company last year said it's in early talks with Toyota to explore the idea.Waymo's endpoint isn't just robotaxis. Eventually, the company wants to put its self-driving tech in personal cars, according to Waymo's co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov. Read the original article on Business Insider Read more: https://www.businessinsider.com/waymo-ceo-dmitri-dolgov-robotaxi-technology-in-personal-cars-2026-3 #transportation #waymo #dmitridolgov #alphabet #toyotamotorcorporation
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KXAN_news__dup_32342
KXAN News Austin
@KXAN_news__dup_32342@flipboard.social · Mar 01, 2026
VIDEO: Waymo seen blocking first responders during West Sixth shooting A video shared with KXAN shows a Waymo car blocking emergency and first responder vehicles during the active scene of the deadly West Sixth Street shooting in Austin. https://www.kxan.com/news/austin-mass-shooting/video-waymo-seen-blocking-first-responders-during-west-sixth-shooting/ #6thStreetMassShooting #Austin #Crime #Local #News #TopStories #Waymo #Westsixthstreetshooting
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@13@2137.social · Feb 09, 2026
Hackaday Links: February 8, 2026 https://hackaday.com/2026/02/08/hackaday-links-february-8-2026/ #HackadayColumns #Hackadaylinks #Bitcoin #Curiosityrover #Largehadroncollider #Mars #Microsoft #Nasa #Selfdriving #Waymo #Windows
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MatWright
Mat Wright
@MatWright@mastodon.social · Dec 21, 2025
San Francisco is learning tonight that a massive power outage, huge rainstorm and anything driven (sic) by AI is an utter mess - as WYAMO auto-cars refuse to operate and block traffic This is darkly hilarious #SF #SANFRANcisco #WAYMO #AI https://missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-waymo-halts-service-blackout/
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