The Biden administration will investigate potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them.

Citing potential national security risks, the Biden administration says it will investigate Chinese-made “smart cars” that can gather sensitive information about Americans driving them.

The probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in electric vehicles and other so-called connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information. Officials are concerned that features such as driver assistance technology could be used to effectively spy on Americans.

While the action stops short of a ban on Chinese imports, President Joe Biden said he is taking unprecedented steps to safeguard Americans’ data.

  • Erasmus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1011·
    8 months ago

    I smell bullshit.

    Sounds like someone(s) getting paid off to keep inexpensive EVs out of the hands of Americans.

    • Infinity187@lemm.ee
      144·
      8 months ago

      China has been caught red-handed, on numerous occasions, using spyware built into tech that comes from that country. No bullshit. Fuck China.

      • Erasmus@lemmy.worldEnglish
        102·
        8 months ago

        And the vehicle makers (or hell - any manufacturers of anything) haven’t?

        I’m perfectly fine with the fuck China mentality but the US needs to get over the fuck the consumer / fuck its citizen mentality. Much of that is driven too often by our politicians who are getting their pockets greased by these asshole corporations.