Waymo car seen driving on light rail tracks in Phoenix

Waymo car seen driving on light rail tracks in Phoenix

Phoenix PD responded to a call in the area, but the Waymo car had left by the time officers arrived.

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The rise of AI seems inevitable at this point. From ChatGPT answering questions online to self-driving cars cruising city streets, many companies and influential figures appear determined to convince the world that artificial intelligence represents the future of mankind. This push often continues regardless of the potential dangers, ethical concerns, or very real issues that come with deploying AI in the real world. Still, it is important to un…

Waymo Robotaxi Drives Onto Light Rail Tracks in Phoenix, Passenger Escapes

A Waymo robotaxi became trapped on light rail tracks in Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon, forcing the passenger to exit the vehicle and cross the roadway before an approaching train struck the autonomous car. Video of the incident, first shared on TikTok, shows the passenger leaving the driverless vehicle and safely crossing the road as a Valley Metro train approached. The Waymo, with hazard lights engaged, then traveled alongside the tracks for a…