Self-driving car ace on techlash: rebuilding trust is "delicate balance"

On big tech rebuilding trust with consumers: “I think they try hard at transparency,” but he said improving that transparency is “a delicate balance” for the companies.

On self-driving cars: “I think access to mobility in the long term will be profoundly important," Urmson said. "Transportation in our cities are…poor,” Urmson. He said he thinks the bus routes and public transportation routes are currently “not necessarily routed in the way for those who need it most,” and instead have been influenced by “political expediency.”

On companies and Russian interference in U.S. elections: “Well I think first it’s not clear that anyone saw this coming…they care deeply about America they care deeply about serving their…users.”