Amazon Driveri delivery driver monitoring slammed as inaccurate, unfair
The use of an 'innovative' AI-enabled video camera system by Amazon was slammed by critics as inaccurate, unfair and unnecessary . According to The Information , t he Netradyne-supplied cameras were able to access drivers' location, movement, and biometric data to detect risky driver behaviour, with verbal warnings issued when drivers appear distracted, ignore signposts, or drive too fast. Vice later reported that drivers who refuse to sign forms allowing Amazon to collect, store and use their facial and other biometric data lose their jobs, and that drivers are being unfairly punished for mistakes they had not made. Drivers, digital rights advocates and others complained that Amazon was running an inaccurate, unfair, and unnecessary system with inadequate security and privacy protection. They also argued that Amazon deliberately makes it deliberately difficult for people being monitored to lodge complaints and appeals in a meaningful manner. System 🤖 Netradyne Developer: Netradyne Country: USA Sector: Transport/logistics Purpose: Improve safety Technology: CCTV; Computer vision Issue: Accuracy/reliability; Employment/labour; Fairness; Privacy /surveillance; Security
- Date it happened
- 2021-02-01
- Organisation involved
- Amazon
- Product, system or model
- Netradyne Driveri
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