The article discusses the contrasting challenges faced by Waymo and Tesla in their pursuit of driverless car technology dominance. Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet (Google’s parent company), has developed highly advanced self-driving software but struggles to scale up its expensive sensor hardware. In contrast, Tesla has successfully scaled its cheaper sensor suite but lags behind in software capabilities. Waymo’s cautious approach prioritizes safety over rapid deployment, while Tesla’s aggressive strategy aims for widespread adoption of its “Full Self-Driving” software, despite regulatory and safety concerns. The article suggests that Waymo’s technological lead may be offset by Tesla’s ability to rapidly iterate and deploy updates to its large fleet of vehicles. Ultimately, the race for driverless car dominance hinges on striking the right balance between technological prowess and scalable, cost-effective solutions.