Modern vehicles with GPS, cameras, and Bluetooth could expose Americans' personal data to foreign adversaries.
The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware, citing national security concerns.The new rule would take effect for the 2027 model year for software and for hardware in 2030.Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized that the measure is a preemptive strike to safeguard American drivers.While the use of Chinese and Russian software in U.S.
rule would prevent the import and sale of any vehicles with Chinese or Russian hardware and software capable of external communication: such as via Bluetooth, satellite, or Wi-Fi.It would also prohibit the use of software from these countries in highly autonomous vehicles, even if they are made in the U.S.This would include any car capable of driving without a human behind the wheel.Non-road vehicles, such as agricultural or mining equipment, would be exempt from the regulation.
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