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Over the holidays, I was in Phoenix catching up with an old friend. He arrived at dinner in style—or at least in a very futuristic way—by Waymo, a self-driving car. The catch? It took him longer than a regular Uber or Lyft because Waymo doesn’t hit the highways. Fashionably late, he arrived, and we had a great dinner with a few drinks to celebrate.

When it was time to head home, he ordered another Waymo. The car rolled up, and there it was: his initials, I.T., displayed on top. We walked him to the car, curious to see what the inside looked like. Spoiler alert—it was uneventful. Just the sleek Jaguar design, no driver, no fanfare.

Off he went (slowly and safely), and later, he texted me to say how much he enjoyed the night.

Waymo in Utah? Not Yet. 

In Salt Lake City, self-driving cars haven’t hit the streets. Yet. They are only in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles and soon to be in Austin, Atlanta and Miami. Rumor has it, Waymo’s researching a Utah rollout, after seeing it in action, I wouldn’t be surprised. Watching that car do its thing wasn’t wild or crazy—it was emotionless, all business. Just drive.

Why didn’t I try a Waymo myself? Simple. They’re not big enough for my family of five. (Sorry, Waymo, but we’ll need an upgrade.) Maybe next time I’m in a self-driving car town, I’ll give it a spin. Until then, it’s the old-fashioned way for me—with a human behind the wheel.

AI for Recruiting: Stop Multitasking, Start Focusing

Here’s the thing: just like self-driving cars, AI tools for recruiting aren’t as crazy as they sound. We’ve fully embraced AI for notetaking during interviews. It captures the conversation, writes summaries of candidates, and lets us focus on asking better questions without stressing about taking perfect notes.

And yes, we’re transparent about it. AI doesn’t replace us—it enhances what we do. If you’re not using tools to automate repetitive tasks, you’re wasting time and risking someone else doing it better.

AI vs. Humans: A Case for Focus

I’ll admit, I’m skeptical of self-driving cars. But when I see drivers texting or watching videos behind the wheel, I can’t help but think: maybe robots are less distracted than humans.

The same applies to interviews. If you’re too distracted by note-taking or managing logistics, you might miss out on key insights—or worse, hire the wrong person. A good AI tool lets you focus on what matters: the human in front of you.

Self-driving cars and AI tools aren’t the future—they’re the now. Whether it’s getting to dinner or hiring your next rockstar, the key is letting technology handle the busy work so you can focus on the big picture.

P.S. Sure, Waymo’s not perfect—just Google the story about the guy stuck in a never-ending loop around the Phoenix airport because his Waymo wouldn’t stop. But let’s be real: for every Waymo fail, there are plenty of Uber, Lyft, and taxi horror stories to balance the scales. Humans or robots, mistakes happen.

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