[AutonomousVehicles] waymo calls police on teens misbehaving in its vehicle

[Cornelius Butler]

Waymo called the cops on teens drinking and shooting a gun in their
vehicle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvlxJ68n4EQ&list=WL&index=1

Gemini Summary:

This video reports on a recent incident in *San Mateo*, California, where a
*Waymo* autonomous vehicle alerted the police to the misconduct of two
15-year-old passengers (0:00 - 0:15).

Incident Overview:

   - The Misconduct: During their ride, the two teenagers were found to be
   consuming alcohol and firing what appeared to be a firearm out of the
   vehicle's window (0:10 - 1:07).
   - Waymo's Intervention: The vehicle company remotely monitored the
   situation, disabled the car, and convinced the passengers that it was
   experiencing mechanical difficulties to keep them stationary until police
   arrived (1:50 - 1:58).
   - The Outcome: Five police officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop
   and detained the teens. Authorities later determined the weapon in question
   was an *Orbeez* gun, a motorized toy that shoots water pellets (1:42 -
   2:14).

Key Takeaways and Concerns:

   - Safety and Ethics: Police highlighted that while the *Orbeez* gun is a
   toy, it can cause injury and look highly realistic, potentially escalating
   dangerous situations with law enforcement or bystanders (2:16 - 2:42).
   - Policy Violations: According to *Waymo's* policies and California
   state law, the teens were unauthorized to be in the vehicle, as riders must
   be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult, and alcohol
   consumption is prohibited inside the cars (0:32 - 0:54).
   - Ongoing Investigation: Authorities are currently investigating the
   incident to determine if any charges will be filed against the teenagers (
   3:10 - 3:14).

This event follows a similar incident in *Santa Monica* last month
involving teenagers behaving recklessly in a *Waymo* vehicle, leading
authorities to urge parents to monitor their children's activities more
closely during the summer break (2:42 - 3:06).
<https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/heres-how-waymo-tricked-unruly-teen-passengers-in-san-mateo/>
Here&#39;s how <b>Waymo</b> tricked unruly <b>teen</b> passengers in <b>San
Mateo</b>
<https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/heres-how-waymo-tricked-unruly-teen-passengers-in-san-mateo/>
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