"Waymo's First-Ever Recall: Robotaxis Crash into Towed Pickup"

Waymo has issued a voluntary recall for its self-driving vehicle software after two incidents in which its robotaxis crashed into the same towed pickup truck in Phoenix. The company's automated driving system incorrectly predicted the motion of the towed vehicle, resulting in minor vehicle damage and no injuries. Waymo updated the software during regular maintenance and recharging, with no interruption to its ride-hailing service. This comes amid public backlash over the testing and deployment of driverless vehicles, with Waymo generally facing less criticism compared to its competitors.