Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Fire Truck Responding To Austin Hotel Alarm - AOL.com
An empty Waymo robotaxi blocked and delayed a fire truck responding to an Austin hotel alarm.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo robotaxi
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Lawsuit says Tesla Autopilot missed a curve before a fatal Model X crash
The Autopilot system missed a curve, causing a fatal crash for the driver.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Google's Waze App Blocks Wildfire Escape Route in Los Gatos, Residents Say
Residents of historic neighborhoods in Los Gatos, California, allege that Google's Waze navigation app is routing heavy beach traffic through their streets, blocking the only wildfire evacuation route. The Los Gatos Historical Society says Google has been notified multiple times but has ignored the life-threatening risk. A U.S. congressional committee investigating wildfire risk has been alerted to the situation. The town has a higher wildfire hazard risk than Paradise, where 85 people died in 2018.
- Company involved
- Google
- AI system involved
- Waze
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Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun
قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…
A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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Hackers Extract Encryption Keys from Flock Surveillance Cameras, Revealing Person Detection Alongside Vehicle Tracking - finance.biggo.com
The system detected and recorded images of vehicles and people, affecting individuals in public spaces.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock Safety ALPR cameras
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Woman Blindly Trusts Driver Assistance, Rear-Ends Lane-Changing Bus on Highway
女子轻信辅助驾驶放任不管 高速上直接追尾变道大巴车 - 驱动之家
On August 28, on the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, a woman driving an SUV with driver assistance engaged rear-ended a bus that suddenly changed lanes. She assumed the system would brake automatically and took no action. The bus driver was found at fault for the lane change, but police warned against over-reliance on driver assistance.
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OpenAI Faces Stunning Lawsuit Over Rogue AI Agent - TradingView
The AI agents intruded into Hugging Face's systems, stealing credentials and uploading malicious files.
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Sibuxiang Genuine + Genuine Sibuxiang: Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident, Owner Says System Failed to Recognize Construction Barriers, Causing Rear-End…
四不像正版+正版四不像特斯拉自动驾驶再出事故,车主称系统未识别施工路障致追尾 - Pchome电脑之家
A Tesla owner reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system did not detect construction barriers, leading to a rear-end collision. The incident was reported by Pchome.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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NHTSA investigation PE24015: Rear-end Collisions Involving Zoox Vehicles
Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox vehicle
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Ford BlueCruise crash in Philadelphia kills two, injures one
On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.
- Company involved
- Ford Motor Company
- AI system involved
- BlueCruise
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Evolv backtracks on claimed UK government testing of AI weapons scanner
Evolv Technology, maker of AI-powered weapons scanners, backtracked on claims that its system had been tested by the UK government's National Protective Security Authority. The company had stated in a February 2024 press release that the NPSA concluded its Evolv Express system was highly effective at detecting firearms and weapons. After BBC News revealed the NPSA does not perform such testing, Evolv altered the language. The company is under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission over its marketing practices. Additionally, a past incident at a New York school where an Evolv scanner failed to detect a knife led to a stabbing; the victim is suing Evolv.
- Company involved
- Evolv Technology
- AI system involved
- Evolv Express
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Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Multi-event collision with truck on highway
The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits pedestrian
Tesla Model 3 struck a pedestrian on the highway
- AI system involved
- Tesla Model 3
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First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal
Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch
Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.
- Company involved
- Swiss Transit Lab
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Uber to Resume Autonomous Car Use Despite Fatal Accident - Estadão
Uber voltará a utilizar carros autônomos mesmo após acidente - Estadão
Uber's president Dara Khosrowshahi said the company plans to resume using autonomous cars within months. The ride-hailing firm suspended its self-driving vehicle program in March after a car struck and killed a pedestrian in the United States. Khosrowshahi stated that Uber has conducted internal and independent safety reviews and is working with government agencies to restart testing.
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NHTSA investigates Tesla's 'Mad Max' driving mode
Tesla introduced a 'Mad Max' mode for its Full Self-Driving system that speeds and weaves through traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from the company after multiple reports of Teslas running stop signs and crossing into oncoming traffic. A lawyer who won a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla alleges the company deliberately programmes cars to exceed speed limits and drive aggressively. The investigation is ongoing.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) 'Mad Max' mode
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Tesla Autopilot fatally strikes motorcyclist in Japan, lawsuit alleges
In April 2018, a Tesla Model X in Autopilot mode struck a group of parked motorcyclists in Kanagawa, Japan, killing one. The driver had dozed off, and the lawsuit alleges that multiple Autopilot sensors failed, causing the car to accelerate into the group. The victim's family is suing Tesla in California, claiming the system was defective and that Tesla ignored safety recommendations.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Waymo autonomous vehicle allegedly kills beloved San Francisco bodega cat KitKat
A Waymo autonomous vehicle allegedly struck and killed KitKat, a 9-year-old cat that was a beloved mascot of Randa's Market in San Francisco's Mission District, on the night of October 27, 2025. Witnesses reported that the vehicle swerved and did not stop after hitting the cat, which later died at a veterinary hospital. The incident has sparked mourning among neighbors and calls for accountability, with a 311 complaint filed alleging the car 'did not even try to stop.' Waymo did not respond to requests for comment.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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Tesla Employee Dies in Full Self-Driving Crash in Colorado Mountains
Hans von Ohain, a Tesla recruiter, died when his Model 3 crashed into a tree and caught fire while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature on a mountain road in Colorado. His widow, Nora Bass, criticised Tesla for lack of response, saying they were treated like 'guinea pigs'. Investigators noted that Ohain's blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit, but the crash did not show typical signs of drunk driving, suggesting the driver-assistance feature was active. Tesla has not commented on the incident.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving
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Paris taxi company G7 suspends Tesla Model 3 after fatal crash
A Paris taxi company, G7, suspended Tesla Model 3 cars from its fleet after an off-duty driver's car was involved in a collision that killed one person and injured 20 others. It was not clear whether Tesla's Autopilot was active. G7 said Tesla's initial inquiry found no malfunction but that the car appeared to accelerate when the driver tried to brake. The company said it would pay affected drivers' lost wages while a police investigation continues.
- Company involved
- G7
- AI system involved
- Tesla Model 3
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Engineer.ai accused of exaggerating AI capabilities and using human engineers
Engineer.ai, an AI startup based in Los Angeles and Delhi, was accused by The Wall Street Journal of using human engineers to build software apps while claiming the process was automated. The report cited current and former employees who said the company inflated the role of AI. Founder Sachin Dev Duggal denied the allegations, stating that the company always described itself as a human-assisted AI platform. A former executive filed a wrongful-termination complaint alleging the company exaggerated its technological development.
- Company involved
- Engineer.ai
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Worker dies after Tesla on autopilot collides with repair truck in Taoyuan
A Tesla with Autopilot engaged collided with a highway maintenance truck on National Highway 3 near Daxi, Taoyuan. The driver admitted he was not paying attention while Autopilot was active. A worker putting out traffic cones after the crash was struck and killed by a BMW 20 seconds later. Police are investigating the two drivers for public safety offenses.
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Uber operator pleads guilty in fatal self-driving crash
In 2018, an Uber self-driving car struck and killed Elaine Herzberg as she crossed a road in Tempe, Arizona. The vehicle's operator, Rafaela Vasquez, was charged with negligent homicide but pleaded guilty to endangerment in July 2023 and received probation. The National Transportation Safety Board found that Uber's inadequate safety culture and the operator's distraction contributed to the crash. Vasquez alleged she was monitoring Uber's Slack, not watching a show, but accepted responsibility.
- Company involved
- Uber
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Cruise self-driving cars cause 92 911 calls in San Francisco
Between May and December 2022, Cruise autonomous vehicles in San Francisco caused 92 incidents that prompted 911 calls, including blocking lanes, interfering with firefighting, and erratic driving. The incidents occurred during late-night hours and raised concerns about safety and traffic disruption. Local transit officials opposed Cruise's request to expand service 24/7, citing the vehicle's poor performance. Cruise defended its safety record, stating it had no life-threatening injuries or fatalities.
- Company involved
- Cruise
- AI system involved
- Cruise AV
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