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AI changing how rental cars are inspected

AI is changing how rental cars are inspected. But Rachel DePompa found when a system flags damage, renters can be left fighting a bill they don’t understand.

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WEAU· Sep 19, 11:00 AMAI changing how rental cars are inspectedAlso ran in Live 5 News WCSC, WIS10

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