Waymo Robotaxi Strikes Child Near School, Sparking Federal Probe Into AI Driver Safety
A Waymo robotaxi struck a child who ran into the street near a Santa Monica elementary school, prompting a federal investigation into autonomous vehicle safety. The incident, which resulted in no reported injuries, has intensified debate over whether self-driving technology can match human judgment in complex scenarios like school zones, even as the company claims its AI driver reacted faster than any human could have.