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Waymo’s New Patent: The Future of Cars That Tattle on Bad Drivers?

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
November 6, 2024
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Waymo’s New Patent: The Future of Cars That Tattle on Bad Drivers?

Imagine this: you’re cruising along, make a sharp lane change, and suddenly, your car issues a warning, alerts nearby vehicles, or worse—takes control away from you. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the vision outlined in a newly published Waymo patent that proposes monitoring driver behavior and stepping in when things get sketchy.

In an era where cars are already loaded with driver-assist tech that tracks everything from speed to braking habits, Waymo’s patent takes this a step further. The proposed software would continuously evaluate your driving to identify “aberrant” behavior, making on-the-spot decisions about whether you’re a responsible driver or in need of a nudge (or a takeover).

Here’s the real kicker: this system wouldn’t just judge your actions; it would react. If you’re prone to sudden lane changes without signaling, prepare for visual or auditory warnings. If that’s not enough, the software might alert other nearby cars to your erratic behavior. And in the most extreme case, the car might simply take control.

This isn’t just about cracking down on reckless driving, though. The patent also suggests a system that learns your driving style over time. Imagine it adapting to your quirks, monitoring subtle changes, and potentially alerting you if you start to drift in ways that aren’t typical for you—perhaps even recognizing early signs of fatigue or impairment.

Of course, with Google behind Waymo, data privacy concerns are front and center. While the patent doesn’t explicitly mention data collection for resale or development purposes, recent revelations about automakers using driving data for various ends raise questions. Could Google have similar motivations?

For now, this patent is more about securing an idea than an immediate rollout—after all, the legality of taking control from drivers raises enough red flags to delay such tech for years. But in a not-so-distant future, your car might indeed call you out on bad behavior, whether you like it or not.

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