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Uber lets parents view driver's live selfie feed during teen trips

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Uber is introducing a new safety feature that allows parents to view a live video feed from their teen's driver's selfie camera during a trip. This feature, currently in a pilot phase across nine US cities, aims to provide parents with peace of mind by offering a glimpse inside the vehicle. Recordings will be encrypted and automatically deleted after 14 days, unless a safety incident is reported, in which case Uber may retain the footage for review. AI

IMPACT Enhances user safety and trust in ride-sharing platforms.

RANK_REASON This is a new feature for an existing service, not a core AI development.

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Uber lets parents view driver's live selfie feed during teen trips

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Uber will let parents peek through a driver's selfie camera when teens are taking a trip

    Uber will only access recordings from a driver's phone to review safety reports.

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