Waymo's Rivalry and Partnership Dynamics

Waymo's biggest rivals are also its most important partners. The self-driving

car industry is wild. It costs billions just to get started, and companies like

Waymo are totally dependent on a few suppliers for the powerful computer chips that run the

cars. But their biggest problem is us. Most people are still freaked out

by robot cars, with only 13% of Americans saying they'd fully trust one.

Plus, there are always cheaper options like the bus or regular ride-sharing.

So for Waymo to win, the entire industry has to win. They need their

competitors to succeed to help normalize the tech and convince everyone it's safe.