Biden Administration Probes Data Risks in Chinese-Made Smart Cars
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Biden administration launching investigation into Chinese-made "smart cars" and potential national security risks from data collection and vulnerabilities.
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Officials concerned China could use vehicle data to spy on Americans and remotely hack vehicles.
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Commerce Department proposing new regulations to govern use of technology in vehicles from China and other "countries of concern."
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Few Chinese auto imports currently due to high US tariffs, but worries Chinese automakers may absorb costs to increase exports.
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Industry groups and EU also investigating data risks from connected vehicles but warn against impeding safety technologies in sweeping new regulations.