alt.hn

5/13/2026 at 11:17:35 AM

Waymo recalls 3.8k robotaxis, glitch allowed them to 'drive into standing water'

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/waymo-recalls-3800-robotaxis-after-able-drive-into-standing-water.html

by 1vuio0pswjnm7

5/13/2026 at 11:22:22 AM

I wish the article explained why a software issue would cause a physical recall. Can they not update themselves?

by Drakexor

5/13/2026 at 11:48:29 AM

As I was saying [0] you need at least a fail safe mechanism to override the autonomous system in case it fails, especially if your life is at risk.

The same is true for coding agents. It does not mean you don't need to look at the code any more than you do not need to look at the roads with autopilot just because the AI will do it all for you.

So let this glitch be a lesson for what will come later.

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48110144

by rvz