Source: Fox News
Summary
Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is calling for an investigation into Hertz’s use of artificial intelligence to scan rental cars for damages. Schlossberg claims that the technology could lead to consumers being overcharged for damages they may not be aware of. He is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and establish guidelines for the use of AI in consumer-facing financial decisions.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Schlossberg stands outside a midtown Manhattan Hertz location, expressing concerns about AI-driven damage detection. He cites a report of a customer being charged $440 for a 1-inch scuff on a rental car. Hertz says the technology brings “precision and transparency” to the process. Schlossberg calls for the FTC to investigate and establish guidelines. The company claims customers are not charged for damages invisible to the human eye. Schlossberg is running for Congress in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
As the summer travel season approaches, the issue of AI in consumer-facing financial decisions becomes a campaign talking point.
Author: Evan Null
