A slate of laws affecting new cars comes into effect in the European Union on Wednesday, and it’s likely to have some naysayers. the block is now mandatory Each vehicle is equipped with an interior-facing camera as part of an “Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) system”, which can monitor when drivers are distracted, sleepy or otherwise inattentive and alert them to stay focused.
Attention-grabbing features in cars are nothing new, and provide periodic reminders to take a break or perhaps stop for a cup of coffee if you’re driving for a long time. However, there is a difference between an occasional prompt on a “dumb” timer and what the ADDW system will do to keep an eye on you to catch your mistake.
While any sane person would appreciate their fellow motorists being more observant behind the wheel, the real danger is of course what happens to this footage once it is preserved, and whether automakers will be careful and smart enough to properly protect it from nefarious actors.
Obviously, what vehicle manufacturer, it is not mentioned Self Such sensitive data can be trusted. all about cookiesIn its own explanation on this situation that any concerned person should take a look at it, reference has been made to new York Times An investigation is underway into how carmakers like General Motors and Honda are already stuck in the proverbial cookie jar, sharing “driving score” data with brokers who then, in some cases, sold that information to insurance companies, where it was used to raise customers’ rates.
Now, while the EU mandates that ADDW systems function in “closed loop” – that is, not sending data to a server and ensuring everything remains within the vehicle – there is demand for it and indeed To apply These are two very different things with specific processes. And even if privacy issues are taken seriously, this is yet another example of technological encroachment that is guaranteed to further increase vehicle costs, at a time when they are already spiraling out of control.
In addition to the ADDW rule, the EU also requires new cars to have advanced emergency braking systems capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists, an expanded safety glass area to protect pedestrians in crashes, and new tests for worn tires to evaluate safety performance.
In 2021, the US Congress passed a bill that would require similar technology, including in-car cameras, in new vehicles to combat drunk and impaired driving. After an extension, that technology is required to be installed in cars from next year.
The problem with that ultimatum is that the technology needed to passively detect signs of addiction is not yet mature enough, and, in aprilThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recognized that none of it was ready for commercialization. So, Americans may be protected from mandatory cabin surveillance for the time being, but the way things are going, it’s only a matter of time before they join their counterparts across the pond.
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