Pronto admits recording inside Indian homes to train AI robots, IT Ministry probes

Bengaluru-based instant domestic services startup Pronto confirmed it recorded household tasks at 0.1% of customer homes to train physical AI robots, triggering privacy backlash and an IT Ministry investigation. Rivals Snabbit and Urban Company denied similar practices. Pronto recently raised a $20M extension to a $45M Series B.

Pronto admitted recording 0.1% of Indian customer homes to train AI robots, triggering an IT Ministry probe and privacy backlash from rivals.

Business Standard · Companies · 5/25/2026, 8:59:28 AM · Ask about this →

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