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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.

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.

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 plan to raise $15B at a $110B valuation is more than funding—it's Alphabet's strategic move to end the robotaxi race and dominate the AV market.