The Risk of Computerised Cars, and the Internet of Things By James Reed
I have covered the issues of the environmental costs of electric vehicles, but it seems there is even a bigger potential problem, that of computerised cars. Mercedes-Benz has now disconnected Russian dealers from its software, with access being ceased for onlimne systems for trouble shooting problems. There is a problem here for us as the internet of things develops, for just like with Central Bank Digital Currencies, a dissent could face in the future being disconnected from society if he/she causes some trouble. Perhaps one’s car cannot be accessed or even one’s house. A good idea for dissents to be technophobes and eschew as much of this high-tech mania as possible.
https://voxday.net/2023/08/15/the-risk-of-computerized-cars/
“Mercedes just shut down its software services to all Russian dealers:
German auto giant Mercedes-Benz has completely disconnected Russian dealers from its software, the Izvestia daily reported on Monday, citing the press service of the company’s distributor in Russia.
Access has been suspended to online systems used for maintenance and identification of problems, Mercedes-Benz Russia reportedly told the outlet. Izvestia sources said Germany’s BMW Group has also restricted Russian dealers’ access to its software.
“Dealers have indeed been disconnected from the manufacturer’s online software systems. In some cases, the lack of access to online systems will increase repair times,” Mercedes-Benz Russia was quoted as saying. Car repairs and maintenance will be based on “accumulated experience and knowledge,” the dealer noted.
Given the way things are clearly developing, it won’t be long before your ability to access automative services is as subject to deplatforming as your ability to upload YouTube videos or make posts on social media. We already have to build our own platforms in the unauthorized economy, and soon we will also need to service our own cars.
Which is why it is better to buy older cars instead of newer ones. I’ve never owned a Mercedes-Benz, and this new policy ensures that I never will.”
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