Waymo Ojai rides start

Waymo has begun rider trials of its new Ojai autonomous vehicles on San Francisco streets, marking another real‑world step for AVs in the city. (sfexaminer.com) That local push dovetails with reporting that robotics firms are becoming the next darlings of San Francisco’s AI boom, suggesting more on‑the‑ground robotics work and leases are following funding interest. (sfstandard.com)