Behind the controversial AI tech used to inspect rental vehicles for damages
Adam Foley and his wife said they rented a car from Hertz. When they returned home, the company said he owed $350 for two small dents and a processing fee.
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Behind the AI tech used to inspect rental vehicles
As millions of Americans get ready to hit the road for Labor Day weekend, some rental car companies are deploying artificial intelligence scanners to look for damage -- and it may lead to more consumers getting dinged. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Hertz CEO promises to address false arrests
The new CEO of rental giant Hertz is now promising to fix a problem CBS News has been reporting on for months: Customers who say they were falsely arrested after Hertz reported the cars they legitimately rented as stolen. CBS News consumer investigative national correspondent Anna Werner reports.
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Hertz to pay $168M after customers wrongly accused of theft
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Hertz CEO vows to "do right" by customers after false theft reports
Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr says he is looking to fix the problem that caused some Hertz customers to be falsely arrested.
Senators call for investigations into Hertz
Two U.S. senators are calling for the government to examine the practices of rental giant Hertz, whose reports to police of stolen rental cars allegedly led to the false arrests of hundreds of customers. CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports.
Senators call for Hertz investigation
Members of Congress are calling for a government investigation into claims from Hertz rental car customers who say they were falsely arrested after the company reported the cars they rented were stolen. CBS News consumer investigative national correspondent Anna Werner explains why lawmakers responding to these claims is significant.
Senators call for probes into Hertz after CBS News reports on alleged false arrests
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are calling for investigations into the false arrest allegations and consolidation in the rental car industry.
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Hertz ordered to release data on number of renters it accuses of theft
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Hertz customers: We were arrested, jailed over false theft reports
More people have come forward to claim they were accused, arrested and even jailed after Hertz reported cars they had legitimately rented were stolen.
Customers allege Hertz had them falsely arrested: "Just terrifying"
The car rental giant, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, insists virtually all of the claims are "meritless" and says they should not be allowed to proceed for various technical reasons.
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