This AI startup will clean your home for free to train future robots
AI startup Shift is offering free home cleaning services to gather training data for future robots. The service involves cleaners wearing a camera-equipped 'magic hat' to record their work. While the cleaning is free, the footage will be used to enhance AI systems, with privacy measures in place to protect customers.
- ▪Shift's cleaning service is currently available in New York and will expand to other cities soon.
- ▪The 'magic hat' worn by cleaners captures footage from their perspective to aid in AI training.
- ▪Customers' privacy is protected, with personal information blurred before being used for training.
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