Free Cleaning Service "shift" Launches at Last: Why Can Your Home Be Cleaned Sparklingly for Free?

Shift has launched a free apartment cleaning service in New York City.

Cleaners wear camera devices to record the job, creating real-world training data for future home robots.

The company says it anonymizes personal information in the footage and plans to expand to more cities.

The launch highlights both the value of consumer data for AI robotics and the privacy concerns of filming inside homes.