Waymo May Use Interior Camera Data To Train Generative AI Models, Sell Ads (techcrunch.com) 27
An anonymous reader shares a report: Waymo is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including video from interior cameras tied to rider identities, to train generative AI models, according to an unreleased version of its privacy policy found by researcher Jane Manchun Wong.
The draft language reveals Waymo may also share this data to personalize ads, raising fresh questions about how much of a rider's behavior inside autonomous vehicles could be repurposed for AI training and marketing. The privacy page states: "Waymo may share data to improve and analyze its functionality and to tailor products, services, ads, and offers to your interests. You can opt out of sharing your information with third parties, unless it's necessary to the functioning of the service."
The draft language reveals Waymo may also share this data to personalize ads, raising fresh questions about how much of a rider's behavior inside autonomous vehicles could be repurposed for AI training and marketing. The privacy page states: "Waymo may share data to improve and analyze its functionality and to tailor products, services, ads, and offers to your interests. You can opt out of sharing your information with third parties, unless it's necessary to the functioning of the service."
So you are the product! (Score:4, Insightful)
Re: And they still charge you for the ride! (Score:3)
So, you know my ex?
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And they still charge you for the ride!
It’s the 21st Century.
The fuck else, is new.
Scramble Suits? (Score:5, Interesting)
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Wouldn't someone know you're wearing a scramble suit? Based on what I read, it sounds like your appearance is always changing.
While it provides your privacy, it would also make you stick out, would it not?
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Well, if they don't know who you are.....what do you care?
They were saying they were going to use cameras in the cars to get your identity..and show you ads...and pocket other info about you.
After thinking about it...why would they use cameras since you have to use the app to use the service...they'd know who you were from your phone, unless they were just wanting to verify it WAS you...
Anyway...I'd say in general with the sc
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Not if lots of people do it.
They gotcha again. (Score:2)
a rider's behavior inside autonomous vehicles (Score:2)
So it might not be a good idea to make out on the back seat of a Waymo cab...
(Not that this will affect the /. crowd)
Everything will be monetized (Score:5, Interesting)
Let's all wank off in Waymo's (Score:2)
give the bot "training material"
Oh yeah? (Score:2)
Waymo May Use Interior Camera Data To Train Generative AI Models, Sell Ads
*reaches for electricians' tape*
No, they may not.
Any Waymo stockholders better nip this now (Score:3)
I haven't ever been in a Waymo yet, but it's one those things that sounds neat. I would try it at least once, if it came to my city.
It's NEVER going to happen, though, if I think Waymo cabs are torture chambers full of ads. And that rumor has now been officially started. If you work for, or partially own Waymo, your top mission has just become: kill that rumor and make sure that everyone is convinced that Waymos will always be ad-free zones.
Don't fuck this up.
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Your ride is not over. The doors will open after Ad number 100. You are on Ad -1 out of 100.
I am the paying customer, not the product (Score:2)
... and therefore Waymo should not be selling me.
If they try, I will not get in their vehicle. It is quite simple.
Ad Blocker (Score:2)
Adhesive stickers are going to be mandatory accessories for these trips. Should I cover the display(s) or the camera(s) too?
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No (Score:2)
I was never going to ride in a Waymo, but now I am doubly never going to ride in a Waymo.
Will be illegal (Score:3, Insightful)
Tracking children would violate safety/privacy laws in many countries. They would have to stop recording as soon as a non-adult entered the vehicle. In my town, Uber is a cheap way for working-mothers to help their children. If Waymo wants to compete, their business model will have to change.
Expect the same from AI agents (Score:2)