Steve HermanDec 21
More than 130,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco are without power. https://abc7news.com/post/40000-pge-customers-power-electricity-parts-san-francisco-officials-say/18303344/
More than 130,000 PG&E customers without power in SF; fire at substation could be major factor

Thousands of PG&E customers in San Francisco lost power on Saturday. It's affecting numerous of neighborhoods including the Sunset and Richmond Districts, the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, and near the Civic Center. Here's a look at the impact.

Show threadSteve Herman
SF power outage stalls Waymo fleet. https://missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-waymo-halts-service-blackout/
Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

Numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams across San Francisco after a PG&E outage hit 1/3 of the city.

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Show threadmyrmepropagandistDec 21

@w7voa

This is all working so well. I love it.

Show threadkeeps vis.social runningDec 21

@w7voa Can it be clarified about what actually caused them to stall?

All of the ones I got stuck behind were stalled out at intersections with traffic lights that were out. Like they just freaked out and shut down.

Show threadgordoooo_zDec 21
@kristinHenry @w7voa I much prefer complete meltdown over the Tesla method (when in doubt, ram with prejudice).
Show threadkeeps vis.social runningDec 21

@gordoooo_z @w7voa I don't want either! And we shouldn't have to put up with either.

They both are horrible. They both cause horrible situations and results.

Show threadkeeps vis.social runningDec 21
@gordoooo_z @w7voa And yes, I've been nearly run down by a Tesla who's human was waving his arms in panic and didn't seem to know what to do.
Show threadgordoooo_zDec 22
@kristinHenry @w7voa oh for sure, I completely agree with you. I just figured I'd take the opportunity to throw a jab at Tesla lol
Show threadRatboy (reformed dino pirate)Dec 21
@w7voa this is how we know there is zero intelligence built-in.
Show thread@iveylineDec 21
@w7voa A lot of technology is useless without power and/or the internet. We are losing our ability to function independently.
Show threadJon RoachDec 21
@w7voa better than "causes fleet to run amok" though. One might almost refer to intelligent design.