cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13149372
Automakers Are Sharing Consumers’ Driving Behavior With Insurance Companies [Kashmir Hill | Mar 11 2024 | NYTimes]
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html
Short Summary
- The video discusses the concept of ownership in relation to modern technology and products, focusing on companies making it difficult for consumers to repair or control their belongings.
- It questions whether individuals truly own items like cameras, baby monitors, computers, and even cars when companies collect and sell data without explicit consent.
- An example is highlighted where a man’s car insurance rates increased due to data collected by his car’s manufacturer, General Motors, and sold to insurance companies.
- The video emphasizes the violation of consent and privacy in such practices, likening them to a form of digital violation.
- It mentions the practice of “ruffian end-user license agreements” where companies use deceptive tactics to obtain consent for data collection.
- The issue of usage-based insurance and the importance of explicit consent in data collection practices are discussed.
- Criticism is raised regarding the accuracy and safety of AI systems used to assess driving behavior, particularly highlighting issues with hard braking detection in Tesla vehicles.
- The speaker discusses the primary feature of a car being fast acceleration, emphasizing responsible use on a racetrack rather than public roads.
- Companies are criticized for engaging in anti-consumer practices such as lack of transparency in data sharing and not sharing profits made from selling customer data.
- The speaker stresses the need for consumer solidarity to protect their rights and prevent exploitation by corporations.
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