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Exclusive: Waymo says there's no AI shortcut to self-driving

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All 1 reports on Wed, 26 August 2026

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Srikanth ThirumalaiWaymo

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  1. Wed, 26 August 2026

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    • Axios16:55first to report

      Breakthroughs in AI are fueling hopes that more data and smarter models can provide a shortcut to self-driving vehicles. Waymo, after more than 15 years and 200 million driverless miles, says there is none. Why it matters: The answer could determine whether the AV race is a long, expensive slog that rewards Waymo's head start — or a new track that lets newer rivals hit the road faster. Driving the news: Srikanth Thirumalai, Waymo's vice president of onboard software, said in an exclusive...

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