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Minneapolis Proposes Human Monitors for Autonomous Vehicles Amid Safety and Labor Concerns

September 13, 2026
oecd:2026-09-13-00d0View source ↗

What happened

Minneapolis City Council is considering an ordinance requiring human monitors in all autonomous rideshare vehicles, targeting companies like Waymo. The measure aims to address safety risks and protect local rideshare jobs, potentially hindering Waymo's expansion. No AI-related harm has occurred, but the proposal reflects concerns about plausible future risks.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Minneapolis Proposes Human Monitors for Autonomous Vehicles Amid Safety and Labor Concerns
2026-09-13