Overview

• Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, recalls 444 self-driving vehicles after two minor collisions in Arizona due to a software error.
• The incidents occurred in December, with both vehicles hitting the same towed pickup truck, leading to a software update.
• Waymo voluntarily reported the issue to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and updated the software in all affected vehicles.
• The recall comes amid growing tensions and safety concerns over the expansion of driverless taxi services in the US.
• Waymo's actions reflect a commitment to safety and transparency, despite recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles.