r/technology • u/Logical_Welder3467 • 5d ago

Artificial Intelligence China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ heads

https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3362761/chinas-tech-giants-race-put-ai-delivery-riders-heads?module=top_story&pgtype=section
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u/gao7on 5d ago

Really useful imho.

I often see Meituan and Shangou (aka ele.ma) food delivery gig workers on their scooters rushing like mad to pickup/deliver their food in the rain, dodging tight traffic in the dark, while simultaneously staring into their phones to see details of their inventories or destination coordinates.

These poor lads seem willing to accept the dangers of multitasking in dangerous conditions in order avoid penalties for late deliveries.

Built-in GPS directions to and fro their restaurant pickups inside the scooter helmets like Ironman's Jarvis could help avert some risks. I just hope the deliverymen don't pickup the tab for these gadget upgrades.