2 people arrested after Waymo alerted San Francisco police about loaded rifle

Two young people were arrested in San Francisco after a Waymo driverless car was stopped by employees for carrying a loaded assault rifle. The car was pulled over on Sept. 3, and the company alerted emergency services and police, leading to a high-risk vehicle stop where the rifle and other illegal items were found. The two passengers were booked into the Juvenile Justice Center and faced charges related to illegally possessing a firearm. The incident highlights the potential for autonomous vehicles to be used for illegal activities, raising concerns about the role of technology in public safety.

• Waymo has a policy of alerting local law enforcement about suspected illegal activity in its vehicles.
• The company cooperated with police in this case and did not pursue legal action against the employees.
• The arrest of the two individuals is still an open investigation, and their identities are not disclosed due to their age.

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