Overview

• The short video shows a Waymo-branded Jaguar I‑Pace moving slowly over the grass a few meters from bystanders at Penmar Golf Course in Los Angeles.
• Waymo stated on X that the vehicle was not in autonomous mode and was being driven by a human for event preparations.
• Futurism reports the company said the driving related to the Sunset Sessions concerts at Penmar, and The Autopian also relayed Waymo’s confirmation.
• Online posts initially portrayed the clip as a self-driving failure, and Teslarati highlighted commentary comparing how a similar Tesla incident might be covered.
• Coverage places the episode against Waymo’s broader record and visibility, noting prior incidents as well as milestones like a Los Angeles launch in 2024 and 100 million autonomous miles.