The Unintended Consequences of Driverless Cars: When Autonomous Vehicles Become Informants The recent incident in which two minors were carrying an assault rifle in a Waymo robotaxi has raised more questions than answers about the role of autonomous vehicles in our society.
While proponents of driverless cars tout their potential to revolutionize transportation, this story serves as a stark reminder that these vehicles are not just passive observers but also active informants.
Waymo's sensor suite detected the presence of a gun with ease, and the company's employee was able to pull over the vehicle without putting anyone in harm's way.