In the age of smartphones and smart homes, it should come as no surprise that today’s cars are just as data-hungry as the gadgets in your pocket. Modern vehicles are more than just machines that get people from point A to point B — they’re mobile data centers, constantly watching, recording, and learning. Whether it’s how fast the car is driven, how sharply it brakes, or how often it veers out of its lane, the information is being collected and stored in ways many drivers don’t even realize.
Automakers, insurers, and tech companies are eager to harness that data for everything from safety features to profit-driven algorithms. And while some of these systems are designed with good intentions, others raise serious questions about privacy, control, and consent.
