US EditionWaymo Denies Plans for Targeted Ads Using In-Car Camera Data Amid Privacy Concerns
- Waymo, a robotaxi company, has stated that it may use in-car camera data for advertising and AI training, but provides an opt-out option for California residents to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act.
- The new policy was discovered by Jane Manchun Wong, who reported it via X, highlighting transparency issues.
- Waymo's success in the robotaxi market has grown, particularly after its competitor, Cruise, faced setbacks.
- Mike Curtiss of Waymo emphasized the need for reliable software in self-driving cars, stating, 'We're not going to tolerate shipping safety problems into the field.
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Waymo has an internal store for employees and the merch is adorable
Content creator Sophia Tung holds a miniature scale model of Waymo's Jaguar I-PACE robotaxi.Courtesy Sophia TungWaymo has an internal store with exclusive merch for its employees.A 1:43 scale model of its distinctive robotaxi is a highlight.I want one.Alphabet's Waymo sells a miniature scale model of its white Jaguar I-PACE robotaxi, which has become a fixture on urban motorways in California.Unfortunately, it's unavailable for sale — unless you…
Waymo gets stuck in Chick-fil-A drive-thru
A Waymo driverless taxi caused a backup at a bustling fast food drive-thru in Santa Monica Monday evening. Videos shared with KTLA show the autonomous vehicle stalled out in the middle of the drive-thru entrance at Chick-fil-A, causing a larger-than-usual line for waiting customers. It happened around 9:30 p.m. at a Chick-fil-A on Lincoln Blvd., according to Chris Kellogg, who was among those waiting for the self-driving vehicle to self-drive it…
Waymo faces questions about its use of onboard cameras for AI training, ads targeting
An unreleased version of Waymo’s privacy policy suggests the California-based company is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including interior cameras, to train generative AI models and to offer targeted ads.
Waymo responds to reports of using vehicle interior cameras for targeted ads
Researcher Jane Manchun Wong wrote in an X post that, according to an unreleased version of its privacy policy, Waymo is working on generative AI training using interior camera data associated with a rider's identity.Read Entire Article
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