Waymo may use interior camera data to train generative AI models, sell ads

a year ago

Waymo plans to use data from robotaxis, including video from interior cameras linked to rider identities, to train generative AI models.
The draft privacy policy suggests Waymo may share this data for personalized ads, raising privacy concerns.
Riders can opt out of sharing personal information, including interior camera data, for AI training.
It's unclear what specific interior data is used for AI training or its intended applications.
Waymo is the only U.S. robotaxi company generating revenue, with over 200,000 paid rides weekly.
The company aims to expand into Atlanta, Miami, and Washington, D.C., within two years.
Despite growth, Waymo remains unprofitable, prompting exploration of new revenue streams like in-vehicle ads and AI data sharing.
Alphabet invested $5 billion in Waymo last year, with external funding raising its valuation to over $45 billion.
Waymo continues heavy R&D spending and expansion costs, including fleet growth and infrastructure.

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