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Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report (theconversation.com)

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New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars in Australia. It’s yet another reason why we need urgent reform of privacy laws.

Modern cars are increasingly equipped with internet-enabled features. Your “connected car” might automatically detect an accident and call emergency services, or send a notification if a child is left in the back seat.

But connected cars are also sophisticated surveillance devices. The data they collect can create a highly revealing picture of each driver. If this data is misused, it can result in privacy and security threats.

A report published today analysed the privacy terms from 15 of the most popular new car brands that sell connected cars in Australia.

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[-] Charger8232@lemmy.ml 10 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

I once had a conversation with AI to see what the fastest form of local transportation is, that didn't absolutely require paying any kind of insurance, like cars do. I did not expect the response at all: the AI told me horseback riding. The thing is, it's completely right, but it's something no human would ever have given as a response. Anyways, if anyone has a horse you don't want...

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

An eBike would be faster, and way easier to maintain and store. They don't require insurance.

[-] AlexWIWA@lemmy.ml 4 points 7 hours ago

The AI was doing that meme

“Humans have horses. Don’t ride them. Are they stupid?”

[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago

Horse Outside by the Rubber Bandits

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