Waymo Clarifies Privacy Policy Draft on Robotaxi Camera Data Usage

The company denies plans to use interior camera footage for targeted ads but confirms data might be used for AI training, with an opt-out option for riders.

Waymo's unreleased privacy policy draft suggests interior robotaxi camera footage could be used to train generative AI models.
The draft also mentions potential data sharing for personalized advertising, though Waymo officially denies plans for targeted ads.
Spokesperson Julia Ilina clarified that the draft includes placeholder text and is still under development, emphasizing no immediate changes to the privacy policy.
Riders will have the ability to opt out of data collection for AI training purposes, as outlined in the draft policy.
Uncertainty remains about the specific data being collected, its intended applications, and whether it will be shared with other Alphabet entities like Google or DeepMind.