I was fortunate enough to take a short vacation and escape the cold of Montana and enjoy a few sunny and warm clear sky days in Phoenix. No schedules, delicious food, and a professional football game made for a wonderfully relaxing and fun respite. A bonus to this experience was my first ride in a Waymo. If you’re not familiar with Waymo, it is a self-driving car, using artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and custom software. They’re currently in operation in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
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