According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Waymo Co-CEO recently emphasized the importance of transparency in deploying AI-powered autonomous vehicles, directly critiquing Tesla’s approach. The executive stated that companies removing drivers from vehicles and relying on remote observation must be clear about their safety protocols and technology. Failure to do so, according to Waymo, undermines public trust and does not fulfill the necessary standards to make roads safer with AI-driven fleets. This statement spotlights a growing trend where regulatory and market acceptance of self-driving technology will hinge on transparent AI system reporting and operational oversight, opening new business opportunities for AI safety auditing and compliance solutions (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Oct 28, 2025).