Bengaluru Tech Employee Utilizes AI to Expose Cook's Dishonesty and Neglect

Tanwar Develops AI Roommate to Monitor Cook's Behavior

Company/Individual: Tanwar, a Bengaluru techie Product: AI Roommate, an artificial intelligence bot attached to a camera

Key Features and Functionality:

• The AI Roommate camera was placed in the kitchen to track the cook's behavior for approximately two weeks.
• The bot monitors the cook's activities, including opening the fridge, taking food items, and washing hands.
• The device sends weekly reports to Tanwar, detailing the cook's behavior and any incidents of theft.
• Tanwar trained the AI Roommate to check if the cook washes her hands before cooking and cleans the kitchen slabs after use.

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Incidents and Consequences:

• The AI Roommate caught the cook stealing fruits from the fridge twice in a week, prompting Tanwar to fire her.
• The cook was paid Rs 4,800 per month.
• The AI Roommate also noted that the cook cooked with unwashed hands, touched the dustbin lid, and scratched her nose before handling food.

Future Upgrades:

• Tanwar plans to upgrade the AI Roommate to detect gas leaks and track idle time.
• The device currently controls fan speed at night using AI.

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Reactions and Controversy:

• Online reactions ranged from praise and concern to dark humor, with some questioning the ethics of using AI to monitor domestic staff.
• One user suggested adding audio to the device to alert Tanwar when the cook steals something.