MeitY Reviews House Help Platforms Data Collection Process For Physical AI Training

SUMMARY

• MeitY has sought details from Pronto, Snabbit and Urban Company on their collection and use of gig workers’ video and sensor data for physical AI training
• The move highlights growing government concerns around worker consent, consumer privacy, data security and the transfer of Indian training data to overseas AI developers
• The ministry has sought information on companies’ data collection SOPs and consent safeguards, as India’s physical AI data ecosystem expands