Ellen Steinke
ellensteinke.bsky.social
Ellen Steinke
@ellensteinke.bsky.social
Writer, comedian, urbanista
🎭 Creator Save Chicago Transit Comedy Show
✍️ Contributor Streetsblog Chicago
I didn't know that -- but they should for sure!
February 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Another thing is that every "incident" trains the cars. But they are literally doing research/beta testing on people who did not consent. We are putting out bodies on the line in a research project for their profits without a consent, IRB, compensation or anything.
February 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The only data on them being safer is from Waymo itself. So no, there's no reason to believe they are safer.
February 3, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Who do self-driving cars benefit? Do they create jobs? No. Are they safer? No. Do they contribute to the local economy? No. Are they cheaper? Do they directly transfer wealth to tech corporation billionaires in California? Yes.
February 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Just means we need to have a vocal, supportive majority 💪
January 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Mob
January 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Reposted by Ellen Steinke
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