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The Latest Breaking News from Waymo

Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It’s Nowhere Near That

The official count was revealed for the first time in registration information submitted by Tesla to the Texas DMV.

InsideEVs

Waymo Says Its Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis Are Ready For Prime Time

You will soon be able to ride in the high-tech Zeekr vans, which Waymo is using to expand its robotaxi fleet.

InsideEVs

Empty Waymo robotaxis are taking over one Atlanta neighborhood like a glitch in the matrix, and residents are now fighting back

People are concerned.

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Woman’s Waymo ride gets interrupted by an age check. Then she finds out the car has already handed footage to law enforcement 9 times

The car wasn’t convinced.

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Why Waymo is pausing freeway rides across US

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The Independent UK

Waymo has suspended all its robotaxi rides on freeways in the US over safety concerns

Waymo said the pause is temporary and only to integrate software updates, but they follow earlier recalls and software defects to the Alphabet subsidiary

The Independent UK

Woman Gets In A Waymo—Then The Car Starts Interrogating Her: 'I Look Too Young'

"My Waymo just said..."

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Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms

Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U

The Independent UK

Waymo suspends robotaxi operations in multiple US cities despite planned London rollout

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The Independent UK

Waymo robotaxis paused in four US cities amid puddle problems

Self-driving taxis are currently being tested in London ahead of planned UK roll out

The Independent UK

House Transportation Bill Eliminates Obscure Rule That Effectively Bans Driverless Trucks

This year's surface transportation reauthorization would eliminate a requirement that human drivers place safety placards around disabled trucks.

Reason

Is Elon Musk's driverless future timeline realistic?

Elon Musk says 90% of driving will be autonomous in a decade. Here's why that's unlikely.

Euronews

What AI taxis and robots can learn from bees

Even advanced technology can struggle when the real world becomes unpredictable. In April 2026, a Waymo robotaxi in San Antonio, Texas, drove into a flooded lane during severe weather, prompting the company to recall about 3,800 vehicles for a software fix.

The Conversation

Every morning, Atlanta residents wake up to find their cul-de-sac mysteriously flooded with robots and no one knows why

Hey, at least someone’s morning commute might be easier.

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk believes self-driving will become a ‘niche activity’ within 10 years

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The Economic Times

Uber open to teaming up with Travis Kalanick on autonomous vehicles: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed openness to partnering with ousted founder Travis Kalanick on his new autonomous vehicle venture. This marks a significant shift, as Uber previously sold its self-driving unit and now favors a partnership-led strategy in autonomous mobility.

The Independent UK

Dozens of empty Waymos invade quiet cul-de-sac in Atlanta leaving neighbors baffled

The company says it has addressed a routing behavior that explained the odd patterns

Motor1

Man Climbs Into Waymo’s Driver’s Seat. Then He Gets A Call: 'Thanks For Doing This So I Don't Have To'

Waymos are often the subject of controversy. Throngs of passengers have expressed unease about relying on a fully self-driving EV to reliably take them to their destinations.

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Space-Based Data Centers Are Yet Another Potential ‘Next Big Thing’ for Google Stock

Alphabet has many shots on goal, all of which could prove to be very lucrative for the firm.

Barchart

Cathie Wood Remains Bullish About Tesla’s Robotaxi. TSLA Stock Is Waiting for a Financial Trigger Higher.

The celebrity fund manager believes that Robotaxi will stay ahead of Waymo.

Reason

Why I'm Cheering for This New Anti-Porn, Anti-LGBT, Christian Phone Network

Free market solutions for the win!

Fortune

Your grandma should be using AI. really

Older Americans are among the least likely to use AI — and among those who could benefit most. The technology exists. The policy will to deploy it doesn't.

International Business Times UK

Why Did Waymo Recall 3,800 Robotaxis? Inside the Software Failure That Sent Vehicles Into Flooded Roads

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 autonomous vehicles after a software defect allowed them to enter flooded roads. The recall follows an incident in San Antonio.

The Economic Times

Anthropic in talks to raise $30 billion at $900 billion valuation

AI firm Anthropic is in early talks to raise over thirty billion dollars. The company seeks a valuation exceeding nine hundred billion dollars. This funding aims to support its growing AI software demand. The deal could close by month-end. Anthropic is a leader in AI tools.

The Economic Times

Google’s Isomorphic Labs to raise over $2 billion in new funding

Alphabet's AI drug discovery firm, Isomorphic Labs, is reportedly close to securing over $2 billion in new funding, led by Thrive Capital. This significant investment aims to bolster its drug design engine and fuel global expansion, underscoring Alphabet's strategy of commercializing its advanced AI ventures.

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