Waymo May Use Interior Camera Data To Train Generative AI Models, Sell Ads (techcrunch.com)
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- News link: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/04/07/196200/waymo-may-use-interior-camera-data-to-train-generative-ai-models-sell-ads
- Source link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/07/waymo-may-use-interior-camera-data-to-train-generative-ai-models-sell-ads/
> Waymo is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including video from interior cameras tied to rider identities, to [1]train generative AI models , according to an unreleased version of its privacy policy found by researcher Jane Manchun Wong.
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> 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."
[1] https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/07/waymo-may-use-interior-camera-data-to-train-generative-ai-models-sell-ads/
Scramble Suits? (Score:3)
Perhaps it is time to really get to working on functional [1] Scramble Suits [wikipedia.org].....
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Scanner_Darkly
Re: (Score:2)
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?
Re: (Score:2)
> While it provides your privacy, it would also make you stick out, would it not?
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
They gotcha again. (Score:2)
How many times we falling for this?
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)
I’ve said this many times. The internet companies will harvest and monetize every scrap of data they can. Everything. Everything means EVERYTHiNG. Data is the oxygen of the entire industry. Demanding that they stop is like demanding that someone stop breathing. Corporate promises are meaningless. The TOS is meaningless. Hell, so are mist privacy laws. Passing a law requiring them to stop them is like passing a law that requires someone to stop breathing. The law will be ignored, because they die if they comply anyways.
Let's all wank off in Waymo's (Score:2)
give the bot "training material"
So you are the product! (Score:2)
And they still charge you for the ride!
Re: And they still charge you for the ride! (Score:2)
So, you know my ex?