Self-driving car companies like Waymo say their autonomous vehicles are dramatically safer than human drivers. But a new CNN investigation found that when things do go wrong, they tend to go wrong in decidedly un-human ways: being incapable of responding to instructions from first responders, driving through crime scenes, and even attempting to traverse entirely flooded streets. As Waymo expands into new markets nationwide, we’ll examine these safety issues — and hear why a lot of passengers love self-driving cars anyway.
Guests:
Yahya Abou-Ghazala, reporter and producer, CNN's investigative unit
Rya Jetha, senior reporter covering physical AI and robotics, Business Insider"
Referring to CNN Investigation "Waymo Driving Like Teenagers" https://www.cnn.com/us/waymo-robotaxis-safety-invs