Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027
Summary
The Gadget Review article reports that a federal mandate will require advanced driver monitoring technologies in new passenger vehicles by 2027, including infrared cameras and sensors to track eye movement and alertness. It discusses implementation timelines, potential cost increases of $100-500 per vehicle, privacy concerns around biometric data, possible data sharing with insurers, and industry pushback, along with the regulatory rationale of reducing crashes and saving lives.