A Chrysler Pacifica outfitted with Waymo self-driving technology in the Phoenix area. Photo: Waymo.
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Waymo CEO John Krafcik: Full Transcript

Photo: A Chrysler Pacifica outfitted with Waymo self-driving technology in the Phoenix area. Photo: Waymo.

On September 8, 2017, The Information met with Waymo CEO John Krafcik to discuss the company’s effort to partner with automakers, his outlook for the arrival of self driving cars, and the future of human-driven ride-hailing networks. Read the related article, Waymo CEO to Automakers: Your Future Is Tied to Us.

Below is a transcript of the conversation. Remarks have been edited for clarity.

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