Waymo’s Overseas Helpers Prompt Safety Debate Over Robotaxis
Waymo told lawmakers that some operators who guide its autonomous taxis are based overseas—including the Philippines—and provide input rather than actively driving, a setup that has sparked safety and cybersecurity concerns amid a federal probe and a recent robotaxi incident. The hearing underscored that even so-called self-driving taxis still rely on human input and are not fully autonomous, a point echoed by Tesla discussions about remote support and ongoing safety measures.
