LexisNexis, which generates consumer risk profiles for the insurers, knew about every trip G.M. drivers had taken in their cars, including when they sped, braked too hard or accelerated rapidly.
Archived version: archive.ph/9wDpJ
I’m reminded of when people thought “15 minute cities” would be surveillance states designed to track them.
No dudes. That’s the sensor in the 10-ton pedestrian plower you bought.
pHr34kY@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Everything about this just defies logic. I could improve my driving score by not braking for anything. Flat-out through roundabouts and high-speed cornering. Yellow light? Just keep rolling.
I’m now having second thoughts about even using a phone for GPS navigation. Perhaps I should use a dedicated phone that’s not logged in, or on a dedicated unlinked account.
I’m probably never buying a car with a transmitter.
orvorn@slrpnk.net 8 months ago
There’s an open source navigation app called OsmAnd that uses Open Street Map data. I’ll never use Google Maps/Waze again.
pHr34kY@lemmy.world 8 months ago
I do have that as a backup. I’ve never used it for driving though.
Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 months ago
Holy shit the customization is incredible! I’ve tried OSM apps in the last but I either missed this one or it’s come a long way. Either way, thank you!