Waymo defends use of remote assistance workers in US robotaxi operations

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Alphabet self-driving unit Waymo on Tuesday defended its use of remote ...

Waymo denies using remote drivers after Senate testimony goes viral

The robotaxi company has come under scrutiny for its use of remote assistants, some of whom are based in the Philippines.

Waymo Overseas Human Assist Wasn’t Secret, But Is It Secure?

Waymo reveals it has only one remote assist operator per 40 vehicles. I examine the security issues around having remote ops ...
Electrek

Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo

Tesla filed new comments with the California Public Utilities Commission that amount to a quiet admission: its “Robotaxi” service ...
EconoTimes

Waymo Clarifies Role of Remote Workers Amid U.S. Robotaxi Safety Scrutiny

Waymo, Alphabets (NASDAQ: GOOGL) autonomous vehicle subsidiary and the largest robotaxi operator in the United States, has ...
Forbes

Waymo Runs A Red Light And The Difference Between Humans And Robots

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Templeton, who was early at Waymo, covers transportation's future In January, an incident took place where a Waymo robotaxi ...

Google's Waymo tells Congress it has never used remote driving on US roads, defends overseas assistance teams amid national security concerns

Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG GOOGL self-driving unit said its robotaxis are never remotely driven in U.S. operations, pushing back on lawmakers' concerns about safety and overseas support staff. Lawmakers ...