cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1247209/all-cars-sold-in-the-eu-now-require-a-camera-aimed-at-your-face-its-still-not-clear-wher
Starting July 7, 2026, every new car sold in the European Union must include a driver monitoring camera aimed at your face. Glance at your phone, your kids in the back seat, or the radio for too long, and the car will flash a warning light and sound an alert.
Automakers have known this was coming for years. What they, and EU regulators, have never spelled out is what happens to that footage after the alert goes off.
While the intention behind the new system is difficult to dispute, its implementation has raised several concerns. Early real-world testing suggests the distraction warnings can be overly sensitive and potentially distracting.
Yeah, can they see this guy’s girlfriend giving us blowjobs? And who is paying for the gas? I mean, it’s this guy’s car presumably, unless his partner is just VERY accommodating. Either way though, I’m the guest in this scenario and shouldn’t be expected to cover that.
Get the fuck out of my car, now!
You know what, this has gotten pretty hostile and weird, I think Julie and I would both feel better if you left the car.