TechYour robotaxi might be a narc

In early September, Waymo detected what it described as a terms-of-service violation involving a firearm during a ride by two teenagers, stopped the vehicle, and alerted emergency services. Police allegedly found a loaded AR-style “ghost gun” and arrested the passengers. The case raises unresolved questions about what autonomous vehicles record, how footage is used, and what privacy riders can expect.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 15:00Original