YouTube Launches Apple Vision Pro App as Waymo Assures Congress on Remote Driving

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YouTube launched its native visionOS app on Apple Vision Pro headsets, extending Google’s video platform into spatial computing devices. Waymo told Congress it has never used remote driving on U.S. public roads and defended its overseas assistance teams against national security concerns.

1. YouTube Vision Pro App Launch

Google’s YouTube has released a native visionOS app for Apple Vision Pro headsets, enabling users to stream the full video library and spatial content directly on the mixed-reality device. This launch expands YouTube’s platform reach into spatial computing and could boost watch time and ad impressions on a premium hardware ecosystem.

2. Waymo Congressional Testimony

During a congressional hearing, Waymo affirmed it has never engaged in remote driving on U.S. public roads, clarifying that all autonomous vehicles operate without direct human intervention. The company also defended its overseas assistance teams, stating those staff only monitor operations and analyze data rather than control vehicle navigation, addressing lawmakers’ national security concerns.

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