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Sean O'Kane is an author at TechCrunch.
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Waymo approved to start autonomous vehicle testing in New York City
TechCrunchnewspositiveMar 1, 2026
Waymo received the first autonomous vehicle testing permit approved by New York City and plans to deploy up to eight Jaguar I-Pace SUVs in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn through late September.
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Zoox has grounded its Atlanta test fleet after workers reported possible toxic gas exposure symptoms
TechCrunchnegativeSep 26, 2026
“Byline author reporting on Zoox grounding Atlanta test fleet due to toxic gas exposure incidents.”
Waymo and Zoox test drivers reportedly suffered over two dozen injuries
TechCrunchnegativeSep 5, 2026
“Byline author reporting on Waymo and Zoox test driver injuries from autonomous vehicle braking and swerving.”
A16Z raises $1.1 billion Machine Age AI infrastructure fund
TechCrunchpositiveAug 31, 2026
“Byline for article on Andreessen Horowitz's new Machine Age AI infrastructure fund.”
Waymo Pauses Service in Four Cities as Robotaxis Keep Driving Into Floods
TechCrunchnegativeJul 15, 2026
“Byline author reporting on Waymo robotaxi service pauses due to flooding issues.”
Robot Hand Startup Raises $11M After Settling Tesla Lawsuit
TechCrunchpositiveJul 1, 2026
“Byline author reporting on Proception's $11M seed funding and robot hand development following Tesla litigation settlement.”
Waymo Pulls Ai Taxis Off Highways
TechCrunchcautiousMay 25, 2026
“Reported on Waymo's suspension of robotaxi service on freeways due to construction zone safety issues.”