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Waymo vehicle alerts police to teens shooting Orbeez

A Waymo self-driving car alerted authorities to two teenagers who were shooting Orbeez from the vehicle. Police responded to the tip and apprehended the individuals, with canine support also being deployed. AI

RANK_REASON This is an offbeat story about a self-driving car's involvement in a minor incident, not a significant AI development.

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Waymo vehicle alerts police to teens shooting Orbeez

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Police intercept tipsy teens after Waymo snitches for shooting Orbeez out of the car

    Armed response and canine support called in for troublemaking duo ratted out by driverless car’s array of cameras