This Week in Startups Amazon’s AI driver supervisors, OZY media fallout, rising FEMA flood insurance, OpenScouting | E1294
Sep 30, 2021
Delve into Amazon’s AI-driven approach to monitor driver safety, sparking debates on privacy versus accountability. Explore Tesla's new driver scoring feature aimed at enhancing safety. Investigate the fallout from OZY Media’s scandal, revealing deep issues in media accountability. Plus, learn about new FEMA flood insurance proposals and the launch of OpenScouting, an innovative program democratizing venture capital and rewarding startup scouts from diverse backgrounds.
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Amazon's Delivery Strategy
- Amazon uses third-party delivery partners, potentially for lower costs and fewer employee rights.
- This mirrors other tech giants like Facebook and Google, who use similar strategies for menial tasks.
Fast Hiring
- Producer Nick's friend got hired as an Amazon driver within ten days.
- This highlights Amazon's rapid hiring process, mirroring a startup mentality.
AI Monitoring Concerns
- Netradine AI cameras monitor Amazon drivers, sometimes flagging normal actions as unsafe.
- This raises privacy concerns and questions of overreach, impacting driver autonomy.