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Tesla's Grok Playbook Meets Its Match? GOOGL's Waymo Arms Ojai Robotaxis With Gemini AI
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Alphabet's Waymo is integrating the Gemini AI assistant into its Ojai robotaxis for in-cabin passenger services like climate control and local recommendations. This move mirrors Tesla's recent integration of the Grok chatbot, intensifying the competition in the autonomous vehicle space beyond driving capabilities.
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In-car software is now a fight between the platform's own AI models. Your in-cabin product must now either integrate with Gemini and Grok or offer a compelling reason to exist outside them.
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