Waymo Software Flaw Reportedly Leads to Double Collision with Tow Truck

December 11, 2023

In Phoenix, Arizona, two Waymo autonomous vehicles reportedly collided with a tow truck under unusual towing conditions due to a software misinterpretation. The company issued a software recall and updated its fleet to prevent future incidents, demonstrating their commitment to trustworthy AI. For those interested in shaping the governance of safe and secure AI practices, JOIN US (HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM) (Govern). This incident underscores the importance of robust AI governance and harm prevention measures.

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Alleged deployer: waymo
Alleged developer: waymo, alphabet
Alleged harmed parties: unnamed-owner-of-tow-truck

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