Waymo CEO Sparks Backlash By Saying She Thinks Society Will 'Accept' A Death Caused By A Robot

Waymo CEO Sparks Backlash By Saying She Thinks Society Will 'Accept' A Death Caused By A Robot

In 2009, Waymo introduced its first fleet of driverless cars, sleek pods equipped with sensors, AI, and a “Sense, Solve, Go” system designed to navigate roads autonomously without human input. According to the company, its robotaxis now experience 91 percent fewer crashes and 91 percent fewer serious injuries than human drivers over the same distances.But even as Waymo brags about its spotless stats, co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana is already bracing fo…