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November 10, 2025
Modern cars are spying on you. Here’s what you can do about it
By KELVIN CHAN
AP Business Writer
Modern cars are computers on wheels with new features that make driving safer and more convenient. But these systems are also collecting reams of data.
While driving to a new restaurant, your car’s satellite navigation system tracks your location and guides you to the destination. Onboard cameras constantly track your face and eye movements. When another car veers into your path, forcing you to slam on the brakes, sensors are assisting and recording. Waiting at a stoplight, the car notices when you unbuckle your seat belt to grab your sunglasses in the backseat.
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