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2 clusters · 8 sources · 1 days · First seen 11 days ago · Last updated 10 days ago

Waze erroneous weather alert errors

Overview

The navigation application Waze has experienced technical issues resulting in erroneous snowstorm alerts being issued to users in various global regions during summer conditions.

On August 31, the error was reported across several cities in Brazil, including São Paulo, Brasília, and Recife, despite high temperatures reaching up to 39°C in some areas. Waze stated it was investigating the origin of the error internally.

By September 1, reports emerged regarding similar false weather alerts occurring when the app is used via Android Auto. Users in France and Spain reported receiving snowstorm warnings that prompted the system to suggest alternative routes, raising concerns regarding driver disorientation.

Entities

Waze · Belém · Google · INMET · Dirección General de Tráfico

Timeline

10 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Waze reports false weather alerts on Android Auto
Waze users are reporting false weather alerts on Android Auto, including snowstorm warnings in Spain and France during summer, which may cause drivers to take unnecessary alternative routes.
11 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Waze issues erroneous snowstorm alerts across Brazil
Waze issued erroneous snowstorm alerts to drivers in multiple Brazilian cities, including Belém and São Paulo, despite high local temperatures. The company is investigating the cause of the glitch.

Sources

adslzone.net · brasilemfolhas.com.br · geekyalgeria.com · lavozdigital.es · movilzona.es · paraonline.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · tribunaonline.com.br