Waymo’s Robotaxi Shutdown: When AI Meets SF Blackout Blues
Waymo’s robotaxi service hit the brakes in San Francisco after a power outage left autonomous vehicles stranded like bewildered tourists. As the blackout sidelined the self-driving fleet, human drivers got a brief glimpse into a future traffic jam free-for-all. Who knew robots could be afraid of the dark?
Hot Take:
Looks like Waymo’s autonomous fleet had a little existential crisis when the lights went out in San Francisco. Who knew robotaxis had such a deep fear of the dark? Meanwhile, Elon Musk is out here throwing shade like he’s auditioning for a solar panel commercial. Maybe next time Waymo should consider equipping their cars with night lights or a backup generator.
Key Points:
- Waymo’s robotaxi service in San Francisco was halted due to a major power outage.
- The blackout left several autonomous vehicles stranded on city streets.
- The outage was caused by a fire at a Pacific Gas & Electric substation.
- Elon Musk took the opportunity to promote Tesla’s unaffected robotaxis.
- Service is expected to resume once power is fully restored and systems are checked.
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