Post by
cabbieJBJ on Sep 02, 2024 11:03am
Ford's new in-car speed detection tech
Ford Motor Company recently filed a patent application that's raising eyebrows and sparking debate about privacy and surveillance on our roads. The patent, "Systems and Methods for Detecting Speeding Violations," describes a system that could turn Ford vehicles into mobile speed detectors capable of reporting other drivers to the police.
More: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/fords-new-tech-turns-police-cars-high-tech-watchdogs
The surveillance state: Once the privacy threshold is crossed, it's a very short step to have reports made on a driver's driving habits; or instead of taking a still when an offence occurs, provide streaming video.