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Pronto faces backlash over cleaners wearing AI data-collection cameras in homes

Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto confirmed a pilot deploying head-mounted cameras on cleaners to harvest training data for physical AI and robotics. Rivals Urban Company and Snabbit publicly distanced themselves as Pronto's valuation doubled to $200M, raising acute privacy concerns.

Pronto confirmed cleaners wearing head-mounted cameras to collect home AI training data, sparking privacy backlash as rivals distance themselves.

Times of India · Business · 5/24/2026, 11:46:01 PM · Ask about this →

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