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DoorDashers are getting paid to close Waymo's self-driving car doors (www.engadget.com)
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[–] tyler@programming.dev 3 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Nah, you just speed up then slam on the brakes to open it, then you can close it as you said.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 9 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

The door can latch but not be completely closed.

[–] tyler@programming.dev 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Well then you can drive just fine like that.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 9 hours ago

But the sensor says the door is still open, so the computer won't.