Baby delivered in Waymo continues proud tradition of not making it to the hospital

TechCrunch12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

A baby was delivered in a Waymo autonomous vehicle, continuing the trend of babies being born outside of hospitals. TechCrunch notes that some traditions remain unaffected by technological advancements.

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Lindy Score Breakdown

35
Age (0-35)
35 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
TechCrunch
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score45/100

Related Story Timeline

  1. 2025-12-08
    Investor letter reveals skyrocketing growth of Waymo’s robotaxi rides (TechCrunch)
  2. 2025-12-11
    Baby delivered in Waymo continues proud tradition of not making it to the hospital (current)

Score BreakdownRisk 50

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor

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