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Autonomous Driving Showdown: Who Will Win the Self-Driving Race? | Bloomberg Tech: Europe 5/08/2026

May 8, 2026Waymo

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In this episode of Bloomberg Tech: Europe, Bloomberg’s Tom Mackenzie explores the accelerating race for autonomous driving. From Waymo’s sensor-driven precision to Wayve’s mapless, end-to-end AI approach, the battle for the future of mobility is intensifying. Which model will win out? We also hear f

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