Posted 2/29/2024, 4:21:00 PM
Biden Administration Probes Chinese Smart Cars Over Privacy and Security Concerns
- Biden administration launching probe into Chinese "smart cars" and risks to national security, privacy
- Officials concerned China could use car tech to spy on Americans and track data
- Commerce Secretary warns cars "like smartphones on wheels" collecting sensitive user data
- Risk that cars could be remotely disabled en masse by China poses safety issues
- Some automakers argue Chinese firms will succeed globally without trade barriers