Amazon is installing AI-equipped cameras on delivery vehicles and is starting to monitor drivers 24 hours a day


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Trevis Rothwell

On February 4, 2021, local time, US news media CNBC reported that 'Amazon has begun to install AI-equipped in-vehicle camera'Driveri'on some delivery vehicles.' According to Amazon, this in-vehicle camera records the driver's temporary non-stop and sideways driving, but there are voices from the driver who are concerned about privacy.

Amazon using AI-equipped cameras in delivery vans
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/03/amazon-using-ai-equipped-cameras-in-delivery-vans.html

Amazon's Netradyne in-vehicle camera 'Driveri' is equipped with four cameras that show the driver, the road, and both sides of the vehicle, such as temporary suspension of the driver, speed violation, whether or not you are wearing a seatbelt, etc. It is equipped with AI that can detect species safety problems. When it detects any problem, Driveri tells the driver by voice, such as 'Did not detect pause' or 'Please slow down'.

In addition, Driver i has a function to automatically upload video to the portal site when the driver is driving with a safety problem. This video may be handed over to law enforcement agencies as needed, such as case investigations, as well as the DSP of the exclusive delivery provider that operates the delivery vehicle with Amazon and Driveri installed.

With the installation of this Driver i, there are voices pointing out 'privacy issues'. It seems that Driveri does not record audio and uploads video in real time, but in fact, 'If you detect a driver's yawn, I instructed you to stop the car for 15 minutes and follow this. Some drivers have experienced 'If you don't, you will receive a call from the DSP.' There are also voices opposed to being forced to install Driveri, saying, 'In order to work at Amazon, I had to agree to the terms of use for installing the camera.'



Amazon spokeswoman Deborah Base told CNBC, 'Amazon is investing in the safety of the entire business and has begun deploying camera-based safety technology to drivers in real time. It will issue a warning and ensure your safety while driving. ' CNBC, meanwhile, reports concerns from experts that 'software can make mistakes in judgment and can affect racism, a problem specific to facial recognition technology.'

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