TAMPA, Fla. - Artificial intelligence is now inspecting rental cars and hotel rooms — and it’s already active in the Tampa Bay area.

What we know:

Hertz confirmed to FOX 13 that it’s using 360-degree AI scanners at Tampa International Airport to detect dents, scratches, tire wear and even undercarriage damage before and after customers rent a vehicle.

Other hotel chains, including Hilton properties operated by 6PM Hospitality, are also experimenting with AI-powered sensors that detect smoke or vaping in rooms, automatically triggering fines in some cases.

What they're saying:

Hertz sent a statement to FOX 13 saying, in part:

"For years, vehicle damage inspections have caused confusion and frustration. The process was manual, subjective, and inconsistent…

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