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Your Driverless Ride Knows Too Much: Robotaxis Blur the Line Between Convenience and Constant Watch

Waymo says cabin footage can flag weapons and verify riders, but privacy experts warn broad terms of service leave surveillance largely unchecked.

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Robotaxis from Waymo, Zoox and Tesla record passengers through interior cameras, sometimes alerting police to activity inside the cabin. Recent incidents and research expose the gap between perceived privacy and actual monitoring in driverless vehicles. Companies cite safety needs while experts call for clearer rules.

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Wired broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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