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Waymo Submits Documents to NHTSA, Redacts All Responses in Child Collision Probe

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The redaction raises questions about transparency in safety investigations, affecting public trust in autonomous vehicle safety and regulatory oversight.

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Waymo has handed over documentation to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of an investigation into a child collision involving its autonomous vehicles. In its replies to NHTSA’s inquiries, Waymo has redacted every response, citing "confidential business information." The company’s cooperation is noted, but the complete omission of details has drawn attention to the balance between corporate confidentiality and regulatory transparency. The probe continues as NHTSA seeks to understand the circumstances of the incident and assess potential safety implications for autonomous driving technology.

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Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA’s child collision probe

TechCrunch · Sean O'Kane · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply

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