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Waymo's New Driver Model Explained
Published: 10 June 2026 at 11:43 Europe/London
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Waymo’s new Reference Driver model, built on active inference theory, simulates how human drivers think ahead to avoid crashes — offering a far more realistic benchmark than past models. Designed to better evaluate Waymo’s self-driving tech in complex real-world scenarios, it comes amid growing scrutiny following a recent incident in Santa Monica. The company is also open-sourcing the research code to accelerate innovation and collaboration, aiming to boost safety and public trust as they expand into more cities.
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