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Waymo Robotaxi Calls Police on Teens with Toy Gun
A Waymo autonomous vehicle in San Mateo stopped and called 911 after two teens pointed a toy gun at it during a drive-by. The robotaxi waited for police to arrive, leading to the teens' arrest. The incident highlights how AVs can serve as surveillance tools in public spaces.
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While the outcome is positive, the story underscores the growing role of autonomous vehicles as de facto security cameras, raising privacy and civil liberties questions.
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Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo →
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