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Waymo Ships Software Update After Blackout Paralyzes Its San Francisco Robotaxis
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Waymo Ships Software Update After Blackout Paralyzes Its San Francisco Robotaxis

After a massive power outage in San Francisco caused its robotaxis to stall at intersections, Waymo is shipping a software update to help them navigate more 'decisively'.

Waymo's Secret Co-Pilot: Leaked Code Reveals Gemini AI Assistant in Robotaxis
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Waymo's Secret Co-Pilot: Leaked Code Reveals Gemini AI Assistant in Robotaxis

Leaked code from Waymo's app reveals the company is testing Google's Gemini AI as an in-car assistant for its robotaxis. The 1,200-line prompt details its role, limitations, and how it differs from Tesla's approach.

Waymo Rushes Software Update After San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Robotaxi Fleet
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Waymo Rushes Software Update After San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Robotaxi Fleet

Alphabet's Waymo is issuing an urgent software update after its self-driving cars were paralyzed by a San Francisco power outage. We analyze the incident and its implications for the future of AI.

Waymo's Big Blackout Test: Why Its Robotaxis Froze in San Francisco
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Waymo's Big Blackout Test: Why Its Robotaxis Froze in San Francisco

Alphabet's Waymo is updating its driverless car fleet after a massive San Francisco blackout caused its robotaxis to stall, prompting a new 3-step plan for resilience.

California Probes Waymo Robotaxi Stalls After Power Outage Paralyzes San Francisco
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California Probes Waymo Robotaxi Stalls After Power Outage Paralyzes San Francisco

California regulators are investigating why Waymo's robotaxi fleet stalled during a San Francisco power outage. The incident raises critical questions about AV reliability and its dependence on urban infrastructure.

Baidu's Robotaxis Are Coming to London, Teaming Up with Uber and Lyft to Challenge Waymo
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Baidu's Robotaxis Are Coming to London, Teaming Up with Uber and Lyft to Challenge Waymo

China's Baidu is partnering with Uber and Lyft to launch its Apollo Go autonomous robotaxis in London in 2026, heating up competition with Alphabet's Waymo in the UK market.

Waymo's Driverless Cars 'Froze' Across San Francisco During City-Wide Blackout
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Waymo's Driverless Cars 'Froze' Across San Francisco During City-Wide Blackout

A major power outage in San Francisco on Saturday caused Waymo's driverless cars to stall at intersections with dead traffic lights, leading to significant traffic jams and raising questions about AV reliability.

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in San Francisco Amid Massive Blackout, Cars Reportedly Block Traffic
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Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in San Francisco Amid Massive Blackout, Cars Reportedly Block Traffic

Waymo suspended its robotaxi service in San Francisco during a city-wide blackout after vehicles were seen blocking traffic. The incident highlights the vulnerability of autonomous tech to infrastructure failures.

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service as San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Fleet
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Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service as San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Fleet

Alphabet's Waymo suspended its driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco after a massive power outage caused its vehicles to stall, raising questions about AV readiness for real-world urban failures.

San Francisco Blackout Freezes Waymo Fleet, Exposing Critical AV Vulnerability
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San Francisco Blackout Freezes Waymo Fleet, Exposing Critical AV Vulnerability

A massive San Francisco power outage stranded Waymo's driverless cars, causing major traffic jams. The incident highlights a critical vulnerability in infrastructure-dependent AVs, drawing stark comparisons to Tesla's FSD performance.

Mobility's Reckoning: Luminar Files for Bankruptcy as Ford Halts All-Electric F-150 Lightning
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Mobility's Reckoning: Luminar Files for Bankruptcy as Ford Halts All-Electric F-150 Lightning

The mobility sector faces a major correction as lidar maker Luminar and e-bike firm Rad Power Bikes file for bankruptcy, while Ford halts production of its all-electric F-150 Lightning.

Blackout Paralyzes Waymo: Robotaxis Stall Across San Francisco, Forcing Service Suspension
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Blackout Paralyzes Waymo: Robotaxis Stall Across San Francisco, Forcing Service Suspension

A massive power outage in San Francisco caused Waymo's robotaxi fleet to stall across the city, forcing a complete service suspension and highlighting AV infrastructure vulnerabilities.