Two Passengers Report Feeling Trapped in Waymo Car During Sensor Obstruction

February 3, 2024

During a nighttime ride in San Francisco, an autonomous vehicle operated by Waymo experienced sensor obstruction, putting passengers Robert Moreno and his husband at risk. The obstructing individual reportedly left after a few minutes without further incident. This alarming event highlights the need for robust safety measures and guardrails in AI governance to ensure safe and secure AI practices.

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Alleged deployer: waymo
Alleged developer: waymo
Alleged harmed parties: robert-moreno's-husband, robert-moreno

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