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Waymo's Golf Course Video Sparks Controversy Over Autonomy
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- A viral video showed a Waymo vehicle on a golf course; Waymo says it was human-driven for an event at Penmar Golf Course, Los Angeles.
- Critics said Tesla would have drawn overwhelming negative media coverage.
- Waymo has faced prior incidents and protests; it has logged over 100 million autonomous miles since launching services in November 2024.
