In an impressive display of artificial stupidity, Waymo is recalling nearly 4,000 robotaxis after one confidently drove straight into floodwaters like it was auditioning for a Fast & Furious sequel. The self-driving car apparently thought “puddle” meant “splash zone” and ended up taking an unplanned swim in a Texas creek. Turns out water is still the final boss for autonomous vehicles.

Waymo Admits Its Robotaxis Have a Small Issue With Driving Into Floodwaters