Washington is doubling down on rooting out a Chinese threat. Earlier this week, the Commerce Department proposed a new rule, looking to ban Chinese technology in smart cars or connected vehicles on U.S. soil.
Beijing can use that technology to collect data on American drivers, like where they live and even their health details. And even more dangerous, Chinese manufacturers could remotely control vehicles while they’re on the road.
The push to oust the Chinese tech comes as fears about remote tech control rise after pagers and walkie-talkies exploded last week across Lebanon.
To help us break down the stakes, we’re joined by Jon Pelson, author of “Wireless Wars.”