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February 6, 2026
Waymo: Pioneering Advanced AI in the Real World
Waymo has secured a US$16bn investment round, valuing the company at US$126bn – potentially signalling a pivotal moment for AI-driven transportation
TL;DR
- Waymo secured a $16 billion investment round, valuing the company at $126 billion.
- The company plans to expand its AI-powered autonomous taxi services to New York, Tokyo, and London by 2026.
- Waymo's AI systems have driven 127 million miles and achieved a 90% reduction in serious injury crashes compared to human drivers.
- The UK Government estimates Waymo's arrival could create 40,000 jobs and add $57.6 billion to the economy by 2035.
- Waymo's service in London is expected to be competitive but premium, with pricing rising at peak times.
- The deployment of AI-powered autonomous vehicles at scale serves as a test case for AI integration into public infrastructure.
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