Waymo's approach to AI evaluation and safety | VentureBeat

At VB Transform 2026, Waymo engineering director Manasi Joshi outlined an eval-first AI development model.

Waymo bakes testing into training, deployment, and post-launch monitoring using driving logs, simulation, and specialized metrics.

The company evaluates both routine and rare edge cases, with human leaders signing off on production decisions.

The article says this safety-focused approach offers a useful blueprint for enterprises deploying high-stakes AI agents.