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Amidst the immigration protests in California, Google's autonomous driving subsidiary Waymo's ride-hailing vehicles found themselves at the center of controversy. On Sunday, in the heart of Los Angeles, violent clashes erupted, leading to the deliberate vandalism and burning of five Waymo self-driving cars, incurring losses estimated at $600,000. To prevent further entanglement in the unrest, Waymo swiftly suspended its services in downtown Los Angeles and voluntarily imposed ride-hailing restrictions in anticipated protest hotspots in San Francisco. The protesters, aiming to voice their discontent with President Trump's immigration policies, intentionally summoned and damaged the vehicles. This incident underscores the susceptibility of autonomous vehicles during public events and the operational dilemmas technology companies face in such volatile scenarios.
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