"I think we should be the testbed for emerging technology and AI and healthcare tech - and all of it,"
"We always have been, and under my leadership, we will continue to lead and lean in."
"Waymo has proven out it is a safe ride,"
"We believe in the future,"
"The future starts always in San Francisco, and we're going to lean into it."
San Francisco positions itself as a testbed for emerging technology, AI, and healthcare tech, actively welcoming autonomous vehicle deployments such as Waymo and Zoox and incoming Uber partnerships with Lucid and Nuro. The city emphasizes safety while noting that autonomous vehicle testing and deployment are regulated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and that companies charging for robotaxi rides require permits from the California Public Utilities Commission. Some other cities have resisted autonomous vehicles, and labor groups like the Teamsters have lobbied for limits on self-driving trucks to protect jobs. Robotaxis have attracted tourists and may soon serve the airport, and the city expects economic and job benefits.
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