Driving Concerns: Chinese Software in American Cars

Highlights:

• The Biden administration's policy on limiting Chinese and Russian vehicle technology to protect U.S. data, and the general challenges in tracing vehicle components' origins.
• The DHS warns about counterfeit airbags.
• Anthony calls BS on Sam Altman
• Michael tells CarMax they are responsible for recalls
• Fred points out flaws in Torc Robotics and explains GPS

This weeks links:

• https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/09/23/fact-sheet-protecting-america-from-connected-vehicle-technology-from-countries-of-concern/
• https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/09/23/automotive-safety-awareness-campaign-warns-consumers-about-counterfeit-airbags
• https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-drive-pilot-95-first-drive-review/
• https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/09/20/cars-trucks-recalls-dangerous-defects-automakers-government/74983075007/
• https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/electronic-warfare-spooks-airlines-pilots-and-air-safety-officials-60959bbd
• https://torc.ai/safety/
• https://ia.samaltman.com/
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V693-6879.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V674-9670.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V684-3061.PDF
• https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V673-6793.PDF