Your next car could be watching your face

New regulations in the EU and upcoming US mandates require driver-monitoring technology in all new cars to enhance safety by detecting drowsiness and distraction. However, these systems raise significant privacy concerns, including constant biometric surveillance, potential data sharing with insurers, increased vehicle costs, and the risk of false positives or expanded monitoring through software updates. Consumers are advised to research privacy policies and disable non-essential data-sharing features when purchasing new vehicles.