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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

The 'Waymo' self-driving car project was a pivotal moment for robotics, showcasing the potential of autonomous vehicles and deepening my passion for robotics.

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Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google and Alphabet | Lex Fridman Podcast #471

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Sundar Pichai: CEO of Google and Alphabet | Lex Fridman Podcast #471

06/05/25

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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

We prioritize both ambition and safety in our projects, and I'm thrilled with the positive reception of Waymo's services as we continue to scale up.

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Mira Murati

09/25/23

@ a16z

At Tesla, I became very interested in AI applications, particularly in autopilot technology, which led me to explore AI's potential in different domains.

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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

The final 20% of a project often takes 80% of the time, and we were committed to overcoming that challenge with Waymo, despite the technology gap compared to other self-driving companies.

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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

While Tesla is a competitor in the self-driving space, we focus on developing general-purpose autonomous technology with Waymo, which can be applied in various fields.

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Demis Hassabis

05/23/25

@ Google for Developers

We are at an exciting moment where advancements in AI algorithms are finally enabling robotics to realize its potential.

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Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

Self-driving cars are already a reality, with companies like Tesla and Waymo leading the way in autonomous vehicle technology, which is a significant advancement in transportation.

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Dalton Caldwell

12/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Experiencing self-driving technology firsthand, like getting into a Cruise car that drives itself, is a remarkable advancement that showcases how far we've come.

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Y Combinator Cast

12/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Robotics hasn't reached its breakthrough moment like ChatGPT yet, but self-driving cars are fully deployed in San Francisco, with regular people using them daily.

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Elon Musk

12/29/21

@ Lex Fridman

The journey of Tesla's autopilot has been incredible, especially considering the challenges of computer vision and the skepticism surrounding it.