In this episode, we explore Waymo’s latest innovation—an advanced AI model named EMMA, designed to create a fully autonomous driving experience using an end-to-end approach similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. We break down how EMMA leverages natural language processing, real-world knowledge, and chain-of-thought reasoning to improve decision-making and planning. Despite industry concerns about the safety of generative AI in autonomous driving, Waymo is pushing forward with significant investments, including a recent $5.6 billion funding round and a new factory for its next-gen vehicles. Join us as we discuss the technology, the challenges, and the future of self-driving cars.