Overview
- Researcher Jane Manchun Wong uncovered a 'Waymo Ride Assistant Meta-Prompt' in the mobile app code detailing the unreleased Gemini integration.
- Waymo said it regularly prototypes features and gave no commitment that this assistant will roll out to riders.
- The prompt outlines functions such as answering questions, offering personalized greetings using limited rider context, and controlling temperature, lighting, and music.
- Strict guardrails prohibit route changes, seat or window control, volume adjustment, emergency handling, or real-world tasks, and bar commentary on live driving.
- The assistant is directed to keep a separate identity from the Waymo Driver and Waymo has previously used Gemini's world knowledge to help train rare and complex scenarios.