Waymo Halts Service in LA
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Waymo driverless taxis capture troves of video footage in order to operate, but the company reveals very little about how much data is stored—and for how long.
California has been coping with civil unrest, as swarms of protesters have taken to the streets following a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting workplaces in Los Angeles County.
Waymo robotaxis were torched in LA protests over ICE raids, raising fears over AI surveillance and corporate tech in immigrant communities.
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After the Flames: How LA’s Unrest Exposed Security Gaps in Waymo’s Driverless FleetFrames and wheels were the only distinguishable remnants of the cars.” Such was the horror aftermath captured on a June 9 video, as Waymo self driving cabs remained hollow and charred in downtown Los Angeles,
Waymo taxis were set on fire during L.A. protests. It's unclear whether they were called or if protesters simply took advantage of their presence
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Amazon S3 on MSNThugs burn Waymo self-driving taxis in LA riotsThugs burned Waymo self-driving taxis owned by Google during the Los Angeles riots amid an ongoing crime crackdown. Footage shows the vehicles engulfed in flames, smoke billowing into the air, as demonstrators watch the chaotic scene unfold on June 8.
Alphabet is facing some investor anxiety as multiple Waymo self-driving cars were attacked during protests in Los Angeles over the weekend.
LA residents who surveyed the damage after the protests on June 8 were disillusioned by what unfolded in their city and feared what might come next.