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Congressional Candidate Calls for FTC Probe into Hertz's AI Practices

4/22/2026

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Jack Schlossberg, the Democratic congressional candidate, urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Hertz's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to scan rental car damages, claiming it could detect microscopic damage and cause unfair charges.
The request comes as New Yorkers prepare for Memorial Day travel.
Hertz defends its practices, stating AI enhances transparency and prevents charges for damages not caused by customers.
Schlossberg's campaign emphasizes consumer protection amid AI technologies.

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Jack Schlossberg, the Democratic congressional candidate, urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Hertz's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to scan rental car damages, claiming it could detect microscopic damage and cause unfair charges.
The request comes as New Yorkers prepare for Memorial Day travel.
Hertz defends its practices, stating AI enhances transparency and prevents charges for damages not caused by customers.
Schlossberg's campaign emphasizes consumer protection amid AI technologies.