When Someone Else Owns the Car, They Can Dictate Where You Travel

Waymo robotaxis sit parked at a Waymo facility in San Francisco on Dec. 8, 2025. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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It has been nearly 10 years since the World Economic Forum published the now-infamous article imagining a future in which “you’ll own nothing” and supposedly “be happy.” Although the WEF later removed the article after widespread public backlash, the idea has never really gone away. In fact, in some sectors, we seem to be moving closer to that future every year.