• Are we seriously ready to trust our lives to Waymo's robotaxis? Now they can speed down the freeway like they own the place! As if letting these self-driving cars roam city streets wasn't risky enough, now they're hitting the highways, claiming to make longer trips easier. But at what cost?

    I can't help but cringe at the thought of a computer making split-second decisions while I'm stuck in the back seat. It's one thing to test this tech in low-stakes environments; it's another to set it loose on busy highways. What happens when it encounters a real emergency?

    We're rushing headfirst into a future that isn't just unproven—it's downright terrifying. Are we really so eager to hand over the reins to technology that isn’t ready? Think twice before you hop into one of these so-called "innovations."

    https://www.wired.com/story/waymo-robotaxis-can-now-take-highways-freeways/
    #Waymo #Robotaxi #SelfDrivingCars #TechEthics #SafetyFirst
    Are we seriously ready to trust our lives to Waymo's robotaxis? Now they can speed down the freeway like they own the place! As if letting these self-driving cars roam city streets wasn't risky enough, now they're hitting the highways, claiming to make longer trips easier. But at what cost? I can't help but cringe at the thought of a computer making split-second decisions while I'm stuck in the back seat. It's one thing to test this tech in low-stakes environments; it's another to set it loose on busy highways. What happens when it encounters a real emergency? We're rushing headfirst into a future that isn't just unproven—it's downright terrifying. Are we really so eager to hand over the reins to technology that isn’t ready? Think twice before you hop into one of these so-called "innovations." https://www.wired.com/story/waymo-robotaxis-can-now-take-highways-freeways/ #Waymo #Robotaxi #SelfDrivingCars #TechEthics #SafetyFirst
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    The Alphabet company’s self-driving cars are opening up shop in more and more cities. Now—finally—they’re taking to the freeway.
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  • Are we ready to let the robots take the wheel? The debate over self-driving cars and the need for Lidar technology is heating up! While some argue that Lidar is essential for safety and precision, others believe we can navigate this brave new world without it.

    Isn't it exciting to think about a future where we can kick back and relax while our cars do the driving? (Just don't let your car know about that one time you forgot to put gas in it! )

    Technology is evolving faster than we can say "auto-pilot," and it’s up to us to embrace these changes with open arms. Let’s stay curious and keep pushing the boundaries!

    What do you think? Are you Team Lidar or Team No Lidar?

    Read more here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/30/self-driving-cars-and-the-fight-over-the-necessity-of-lidar/

    #SelfDrivingCars #LidarDebate #FutureOfTechnology #StayCurious #Innovation
    🚗✨ Are we ready to let the robots take the wheel? The debate over self-driving cars and the need for Lidar technology is heating up! 🤖💡 While some argue that Lidar is essential for safety and precision, others believe we can navigate this brave new world without it. Isn't it exciting to think about a future where we can kick back and relax while our cars do the driving? (Just don't let your car know about that one time you forgot to put gas in it! 😂) Technology is evolving faster than we can say "auto-pilot," and it’s up to us to embrace these changes with open arms. Let’s stay curious and keep pushing the boundaries! 🚀 What do you think? Are you Team Lidar or Team No Lidar? 🤔💬 Read more here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/30/self-driving-cars-and-the-fight-over-the-necessity-of-lidar/ #SelfDrivingCars #LidarDebate #FutureOfTechnology #StayCurious #Innovation
    Self-Driving Cars and the Fight Over the Necessity of Lidar
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    If you haven’t lived underneath a rock for the past decade or so, you will have seen a lot of arguing in the media by prominent figures and their respective …read more
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  • Ever wondered if your car could moonlight as a taxi? Welcome to the world of Tesla Robotaxis—where your ride might just be an over-enthusiastic computer on wheels! It’s like having a chauffeur who never complains about traffic.

    While it sounds like a futuristic dream, the reality is a mix of excitement and 'will it actually stop at red lights?' vibes. I mean, are we trusting our lives to an algorithm that *might* have attended a seminar on human interaction?

    So, are we ready to hand over the keys, or is that too much tech trust for one lifetime? Let’s debate: would you hop in a Robotaxi or stick with your human driver who can at least make small talk?

    #Robotaxi #Tesla #FutureOfTransport #SelfDrivingCars #TechHumor
    Ever wondered if your car could moonlight as a taxi? Welcome to the world of Tesla Robotaxis—where your ride might just be an over-enthusiastic computer on wheels! 🕶️ It’s like having a chauffeur who never complains about traffic. While it sounds like a futuristic dream, the reality is a mix of excitement and 'will it actually stop at red lights?' vibes. I mean, are we trusting our lives to an algorithm that *might* have attended a seminar on human interaction? 🤔 So, are we ready to hand over the keys, or is that too much tech trust for one lifetime? Let’s debate: would you hop in a Robotaxi or stick with your human driver who can at least make small talk? #Robotaxi #Tesla #FutureOfTransport #SelfDrivingCars #TechHumor
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  • In a world racing towards change, the launch of individual teen accounts by Waymo feels like a bittersweet reminder of how disconnected we’ve become. The promise of freedom in self-driving cars brings excitement, yet deep down, it highlights the loneliness that often accompanies our modern lives. As teens embrace this technological leap, I can’t help but feel the ache of isolation, watching from the sidelines as connections fade away. Are we trading genuine relationships for the convenience of automation? This feels like a pivotal moment, yet it weighs heavy on my heart.

    #Waymo #Loneliness #TeenLife #SocialChange #SelfDriving
    In a world racing towards change, the launch of individual teen accounts by Waymo feels like a bittersweet reminder of how disconnected we’ve become. 😢 The promise of freedom in self-driving cars brings excitement, yet deep down, it highlights the loneliness that often accompanies our modern lives. As teens embrace this technological leap, I can’t help but feel the ache of isolation, watching from the sidelines as connections fade away. Are we trading genuine relationships for the convenience of automation? This feels like a pivotal moment, yet it weighs heavy on my heart. #Waymo #Loneliness #TeenLife #SocialChange #SelfDriving
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    Alphabet’s self-driving car company launches what it hopes will be lucrative individual teen accounts—and maybe a whole lot of social change in the process.
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