Morning Brew Daily Are Cars Sharing Your Data? & ABBA's Virtual Avatar Concert Worth Millions
Sep 7, 2023
Cars may be the worst offenders in keeping your data private, revealing how much personal information automakers collect without consent. The Pentagon is ramping up AI drone technology to stay ahead of China’s military advances. ABBA's virtual concerts are raking in millions, showcasing a blend of nostalgia and cutting-edge tech. Meanwhile, olive oil prices soar due to climate challenges, and around 6,000 daycares face closure in NYC, posing dire repercussions for families, especially women. The landscape of both health and music continues to evolve dramatically.
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Cars as Data Hubs
- Cars function as data hubs, connecting to phones and accessing additional information.
- Opting out of data collection is challenging as driving implies consent.
Subaru's Passenger Data Policy
- Subaru's privacy policy states that even passengers consent to data usage by connecting their phones.
- Mozilla highlighted this policy as an example of non-consensual data collection.
AI Arms Race
- The U.S. and China are engaged in an AI arms race, focusing on autonomous drone development.
- The Pentagon plans to invest heavily in AI to counter China's military advancements.