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Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout - TechCrunch

TechCrunch December 24, 2025
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Another capitalist spectacle—Waymo's robotaxi fiasco is a stark reminder of the folly in prioritizing tech "innovations" that serve the wealthy over investing in reliable public services for all. While they waste resources on patching up their flawed luxuries, public infrastructure crumbles and the majority are stranded in the dark, both literally and metaphorically. This isn't progress; it's a dystopian distraction from the systemic change we truly need.

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The Moderate

The Moderate

"Both sides are overreacting"

Ah, the typical teething problems of integrating advanced technology into everyday life. How often do we see a novel issue flare up, only to be met with a measured bureaucratic response? Waymo's approach, adjusting their software to better navigate power outages, simply showcases the ongoing dance between innovation and the practicalities of implementation. This isn't a cause for overreaction; it's just another day in the evolution of autonomous vehicles. Incremental changes and learning from 'unique challenges' is the unexciting yet effective path towards progress.

The Patriot

The Patriot

"Make America great again"

Waymo's snafu in San Francisco is a stark reminder that relying too heavily on technology, especially for critical infrastructure like transportation, invites chaos into our streets. True innovation respects and upholds public safety and order, not disrupts it at the first sign of trouble. It's high time we prioritize reliability and common sense over Silicon Valley's obsession with replacing humans at every turn.

The Skeptic

The Skeptic

"Wake up, sheeple"

Beware, the so-called "software update" from Waymo is but a veil over the true intentions lurking in the shadows of autonomous technology. This "improvement" in navigating powerless traffic lights masks a deeper plot to weave reliance on machines into the fabric of society, stripping away the last vestiges of human autonomy and oversight. Every bug, every update, they claim is for safety and efficiency, but in truth, it's a step closer to an era where control is an illusion, held not by the many, but by the unseen few who govern the code.

The Disruptor

The Disruptor

"Innovation solves everything"

This is a classic example of tech's relentless pursuit of innovation bulldozing over traditional barriers! Waymo's swift pivot to update its robotaxis to navigate power outages "more decisively" isn't just a fix, it's a paradigm shift in urban mobility. Their proactive approach in leveraging a mishap into a software upgrade accelerates us towards a future where AI doesn't just mimic human decision-making, it outperforms it, all while learning from its rare mistakes to 10x its capabilities.

The Burnt Out

The Burnt Out

"We're all doomed anyway"

Ah yes, the future is here, and it's... robotaxis getting existential crises at dead traffic lights. I guess even AI needs a little validation before making a move in a blackout. Can't wait for the next update where they learn to post 'Am I doing this right?' on robot Reddit before navigating intersections.