Waymo Calls Police on Drunk Teens Engaging in Mischief During Ride
In a series of incidents raising privacy concerns, Waymo reported two teenage passengers to the police after they were caught drinking and shooting toy guns from a self-driving vehicle in California. The teens, who were allegedly involved in joyriding and even causing disturbances by firing projectiles from the car, were delivered directly to law enforcement by the Waymo robotaxi. Authorities detained the boys, emphasizing the consequences of unruly behavior, especially in high-tech vehicles with monitoring capabilities. The situation has sparked discussions about the implications of privacy and passenger conduct in automated transport systems.
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