Robotaxis' Watchful Eyes: The Unsettling Line Between Safety and Surveillance A routine ride in Waymo's robotaxi turned into an unsettling look at the intersection of safety, surveillance, and accountability when two teenagers were arrested after allegedly carrying a loaded "ghost gun" inside the vehicle.
The incident highlights concerns about what happens behind the wheel when passengers trust autonomous vehicles with their daily commutes.
Proponents of autonomous vehicles have long touted them as safer than human driven cars, but this incident raises questions about what exactly Waymo's cameras and sensors are capturing.