Smart Driving Cars episode 399: Waymo crashes examined by Understanding AI's Kai Williams
About this episode
Waymo's recent safety statistics are scrutinized in this episode, featuring Kai Williams from Understanding AI. The discussion centers on 45 serious crashes involving Waymo vehicles, revealing that many were not the company's fault, often due to human error from other drivers. The conversation delves into the complexities of comparing Waymo's safety data to traditional human driving statistics and the challenges of accurately assessing the safety of autonomous vehicles. The hosts and Kai explore the implications of these findings for the future of driverless technology and public perception.
An examination of Waymo's crash reports, Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas talks about AI, Robotaxis as public transit, a Tesla may have saved a life and more. From Understanding AI, writer Kai Williams joins Princeton's Alain Kornhauser and co-host Fred Fishkin for episode 399 of Smart Driving Cars. Tune in, subscribe and also find us on The Transportation Channel.
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