Car rental giant Hertz has shot itself in the foot again - this time with AI

from AutoExpert · host John Cadogan

Hertz has started using AI scanners to detect damage to rental cars when they are returned by customers. Predictably enough, the scanners are so good that they detect damage, even if it doesn't exist - of course.

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