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I have infinite respect for the process that Waymo followed to get to where they are. And I'm impressed that Google continued to fund the project and move it f
by dekhn 4y ago
I have infinite respect for the process that Waymo followed to get to where they are. And I'm impressed that Google continued to fund the project and move it forward even when it represents such a long-term bet.
but it's not a product that has any real revenue. and most car companies keep their distance from google self-driving tech because they're afraid. afraid google wants to put them out of business. It's unclear if google could ever sell (as a product, as an IP package, etc) what they've created because it depends so deeply on a collection of technology google makes available to waymo.
- alphabetting 4y agoI was just disputing "X exists as a press-release generation system, not as a real technology creation system." Definitely agree the path to profitability will be tough.
- cratermoon 4y agoIf the technology is not in production, is the creation complete?
- alphabetting 4y agoI visited Arizona, downloaded the app and did two complex rides with no driver. So yeah I'd say it's currently in production.