"San Francisco Self-Driving Car Arson Ignites Debate and Investigation"

An autonomous Waymo vehicle was attacked and set on fire in San Francisco's Chinatown during Chinese New Year celebrations, sparking debate about the limitations and public hostility towards self-driving cars. Some officials and academics express concerns about the technology's ability to make judgment calls and its impact on safety and jobs, while others support it as safer than human drivers. The incident raises questions about the ability of self-driving cars to navigate crowded areas and has led to calls for more regulation of autonomous vehicles.