Biden Admin Launches Probe Into Chinese ‘Smart Cars’ Over National Security Concerns

The Biden administration has announced that it will investigate Chinese-manufactured “smart cars” capable of collecting sensitive information about American drivers, citing potential threats to national security. The Commerce Department is planning to investigate the potential threats from “connected vehicles” in nations like China and others that are seen as unfriendly to the United States, according to a Feb. 29 announcement. The inquiry may result in the implementation of fresh regulatory measures to prohibit China from employing advanced technology in electric vehicles and other purportedly connected automobiles to surveil drivers and their personal data. Authorities are concerned that functionalities like driver assistance technology might be exploited to monitor Americans. Although not a complete embargo on Chinese imports, President Joe Biden has declared that he is taking measures to protect their data....