AI and self-driving cars were once practically synonymous. So why isn’t Waymo touting its AI prowess?

A Waymo self-driving vehicle moves through an intersection in Chandler, Arizona, US. Self-driving cars are not a big part of today’s AI conversation, and at the same time, autonomous vehicle makers aren’t talking much about AI. — Reuters

This week, Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana announced the self-driving vehicle company is now giving 100,000 paid robo-taxi drives per week across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix.

The number is double the 50,000 paid weekly rides the company announced just a few months ago in June and marks a significant milestone for the company. It’s also a significant showing of AI on our roads driving alongside humans every day.