Waymo Prank: 50 Cars, One Chaotic Spot

Waymo Prank: 50 Cars, One Chaotic Spot

Update: 2025-10-14
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When fifty Waymo cars got punked in San Francisco! A coordinated prank by a tech enthusiast and 50 others created a real-world denial-of-service attack, leaving the self-driving fleet confused and disrupting service for real riders. Was it a harmless stunt or a glimpse into the vulnerabilities of our automated future? Find out how this prank exposed the challenges of deploying self-driving cars in the real world and what Waymo might do to prevent future disruptions.

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Waymo Prank: 50 Cars, One Chaotic Spot

Waymo Prank: 50 Cars, One Chaotic Spot