Waymo's autonomous taxis are not just a concept but a reality, having completed over 10 million rides in major cities. The company emphasizes responsible tech development, prioritizing safety and public trust in a landscape where AI technology is rapidly evolving. Waymo's co-CEOs discuss the slow but steady rollout of their services, recognizing that building trust is crucial to their success. Concurrently, TIME contrasts this with Ryan Reynolds' fast-paced approach in marketing, showcasing different strategies to gain consumer confidence and recognition in today’s landscape.
Trust is hard to build and easy to lose, Mawakana tells TIME. We've learned the amount of humility needed: Ultimately, it's the riders who are going to decide.
Waymo sets one example for responsible tech development: with a powerful cause (to cut traffic deaths), they've developed their technology carefully and rolled it out slowly.
It's working: The companies Reynolds co-owns or has sold are valued at over $14 billion; his latest Deadpool movie became the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever last year.
While AI-driven taxis seem futuristic or scary to many, Waymos have already become a seamless way of life in a handful of major metropolises, where they've completed over 10 million rides.
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