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Title: 'Why Do Waymos Keep Loitering in Front of My House?'

Link: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/09/01/1512...

Waymo robotaxis are repeatedly selecting identical parking spots in front of
specific Los Angeles and Arizona homes between rides, puzzling residents who
document the same vehicles returning to precise locations daily. The company
states its vehicles choose parking based on local regulations, existing
vehicle distribution, and proximity to high-demand areas but cannot explain
the algorithmic specificity. Carnegie Mellon autonomous vehicle expert Phil
Koopman attributes the behavior to machine learning systems optimizing for
specific spots without variation. Waymo said it had received neighbor
complaints and has designated certain locations as no-parking zones for its
fleet. The vehicles comply with three-hour parking limits, according to Los
Angeles Department of Transportation regulations, governing commercial
passenger vehicles under 22 feet.

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