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Waymo reports teen riders for bad behavior and delivers them to the police
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- A self-driving Waymo vehicle in San Mateo, California, reported two 15-year-olds to police after they were found drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns inside the car.
- The vehicle stopped in a parking lot and waited for law enforcement, who detained the teens and found they were shooting Orbeez, small water-absorbing beads, from toy guns out the windows.
- The San Mateo Police Department highlighted the dangers of toy guns and the fear they can cause to bystanders, while a video showed a significant police response including officers with weapons drawn and a police dog.
- Waymo vehicles are equipped with internal cameras and microphones used for safety, security, and cleanliness, but the company does not use facial recognition or biometric identification technologies.
- The incident sparked public reaction on social media, with some criticizing Waymo for reporting the teens, while others made lighthearted comments about the situation.
