Waymo has initiated a recall affecting over 3,800 of its robotaxis following multiple incidents involving autonomous vehicles entering freeway construction zones. According to io9, the safety challenge stems from the vehicles' difficulty properly interpreting temporary construction signage and dynamic lane reconfiguration on highways. The recall underscores a persistent obstacle for autonomous vehicle deployment: handling unexpected or rapidly-evolving road conditions that fall outside standard training scenarios.

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