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- 1Comma's hands-off driving tech investigated after two fatal crashes●Comma's hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes
US regulators have opened an investigation into Comma.ai's openpilot hands-off driver-assistance system following two fatal crashes linked to vehicles using the software. The probe will examine how the aftermarket system performs and whether safeguards adequately keep drivers attentive. The news is drawing wide attention as it raises fresh questions about the safety of consumer-installed autonomous driving tools.
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French drivers are discussing a so-called magic button said to revolutionise driving, referring to driver assistance systems in modern cars. Coverage highlights how such features can simplify everyday motoring, though details on which manufacturer or function is involved remain limited.
- 3Dutch Intelligence Warns Connected Cars Can Eavesdrop●Dutch Intelligence Warns Cars Can Eavesdrop on Conversations
Dutch intelligence services have warned that modern connected cars may be able to record and transmit conversations held inside the vehicle, raising concerns about espionage and privacy. The alert suggests microphones and data links in vehicles could be exploited by foreign states or other actors. The warning is drawing wide attention as drivers increasingly rely on voice assistants and internet-connected systems in their cars.