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The article discusses the safety advantages of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles, citing peer-reviewed data showing a significant reduction in serious crashes, injuries, and airbag deployments compared to human drivers. Despite these safety benefits, opposition from trial lawyers and labor unions, motivated by concerns over reduced driving jobs, is slowing deployment. The article argues that automation typically shifts tasks rather than eliminating occupations altogether and advocates for workforce retraining instead of resisting technological progress.
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