Investments in Waymo might signal a new chapter

Even Han Solo is taking an interest in Waymo, though not financially -- actor Harrison Ford checked out its self-driving vehicles last month. Waymo said its first external funding round raised $2.25 billion.

March 09, 2020 04:00 AM

Maybe Waymo is no longer impervious to the massive costs involved in researching and developing self-driving technology. Maybe the company is preparing to spin out from its parent company.

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