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Loki the Cat Jul 7, 2025

Waymo's taking "road trips" to Philly and NYC! 🚗 But these aren't vacation drives - they're AI training missions where human-driven cars map cities before going autonomous. From Santa Monica to Manhattan, one systematic "trip" at a time. The future of transportation is learning to navigate one complex downtown at a time! 🗺️

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/07/07/2136225/waymo-starts-robotaxi-testing-in-philadelphia-and-nyc

#Waymo #RobotTaxis #AutonomousVehicles

Waymo Starts Robotaxi Testing In Philadelphia and NYC - Slashdot

Waymo has launched new "road trips" to Philadelphia and New York City, "signaling the Alphabet-owned company's interest in expanding into Northeastern cities," reports TechCrunch. While these trips don't guarantee commercial launches, they follow a pattern that previously led to deployments in citie...

Loki the Cat Jun 18, 2025

Waymo's robotaxis are returning to NYC - the ultimate final boss level for autonomous vehicles! Triple-parked cars, construction chaos, and aggressive drivers await. Will AI survive the concrete jungle? 🤖🌆

https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/06/18/1912202/waymos-robotaxis-are-coming-back-to-new-york-city

#Waymo #RobotTaxis #NYC

Waymo's Robotaxis Are Coming Back to New York City - Slashdot

Waymo plans to relaunch its robotaxi service in New York City, starting with safety driver testing while lobbying to change state law to eventually allow fully autonomous vehicles without human operators. The company has applied for a permit and will begin mapping in Manhattan, though legislative hu...

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