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