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Waymo is making its own AI chip for its robotaxi service

Waymo, the autonomous rideshare operator owned by Alphabet Inc., has begun building its own AI chips to better optimize sensor data, according to Bloomberg. The move aims to bring more of the company's technology in-house, potentially improving performance and reducing reliance on external suppliers.

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Waymo is making its own AI chip for its robotaxi service
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Autonomous rideshare operator — which is owned by Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) — has begun building its own AI chips to better optimize sensor data, according to Bloomberg.

Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley examines Waymo's move to bring more of its technology in-house.

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