Waymo unveils its World Model AI system that generates extreme driving simulations including elephants on roads and tornado scenarios to train robotaxis for rare situations, as the company faces safety scrutiny after a recent California incident involving a child.
California Teamsters demand indefinite suspension of Waymo's operating license after a self-driving car strikes a child in Santa Monica, prompting federal investigation while the union cites ongoing safety risks and job threats from autonomous vehicles.
Waymo expands its self-driving car service to 8 major U.S. cities after completing 10 million autonomous trips and 100 million miles, with Miami, Washington D.C., and Dallas joining Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta as the company demonstrates improved safety data and faster deployment capabilities.
OpenAI reveals its AI safety measures, designed to prevent harmful outputs, become less effective during lengthy conversations, prompting efforts to reinforce protections and ensure reliable performance across extended exchanges.
Anthropic unveils groundbreaking capability for Claude AI models to terminate harmful interactions, safeguarding model integrity while prioritizing user safety.
Anthropic launches a bug bounty program offering up to $25,000 in rewards to researchers who can test and expose vulnerabilities in its AI safety measures designed to prevent the misuse of its models for CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) weapons development.
Waymo's self-driving cars have proven remarkably safer than human drivers, experiencing far fewer crashes and injuries, with insurance claims about 90% lower than expected for human-driven vehicles over the same miles, despite being involved in dozens of crashes largely caused by human error.
Uber halted its self-driving car tests in Arizona after a fatal pedestrian crash, while resuming operations in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and hired former NTSB Chair Christopher Hart as a safety adviser, demonstrating a commitment to addressing safety concerns.
Despite air travel's stellar safety record, recent commercial jet crashes and industry strains like FAA staffing issues and outdated technology have sparked concerns about aviation safety, prompting calls for renewed vigilance and investment to maintain high standards.