Policy · 2h ago
EU Mandates In-Car Cameras to Monitor Driver Distraction
Starting now, all new cars sold in the EU must include a camera system that tracks driver eye and head movements to detect distraction. The regulation aims to reduce accidents caused by inattention, with automakers required to integrate the tech by July 2024. Critics raise privacy concerns over continuous facial monitoring.
Meridian48 take
The mandate prioritizes safety but sidesteps deeper questions about data storage and potential misuse of biometric surveillance.
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