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2 months agoWaymo's robotaxi service set to expand into Los Angeles
Waymo, part of Google's parent company, is introducing around 50 driverless robotaxis in Los Angeles, with prior experience in San Francisco and Phoenix.
Labor leaders in Los Angeles express concerns about job loss and safety issues associated with introducing robotaxis, citing incidents in San Francisco and emphasizing that the technology may not be ready for widespread adoption. [ more ]