Waymo is exploring generative AI in its autonomous vehicle technology but maintains a safety-first approach with a combination of LiDAR and radar sensors, emphasizing reliability under varied conditions including extreme weather. This contrasts with competitors like Tesla, which rely predominantly on video cameras. Waymo’s VP of onboard engineering, Srikanth Thirumalai, underscored that sensor fusion remains critical to ensuring robust perception and operational safety as the company expands its robotaxi service across multiple cities, accumulating over 100 million miles of driverless driving.