FTC warns of potential liability for feeding connected-car data into algorithms

The Federal Trade Commission, in its latest warning on how uses of artificial intelligence could run afoul of existing laws, says using data collected by connected cars in automated decision-making processes may violate legal protections related to sensitive consumer data.

“Car manufacturers -- and all businesses -- should take note that the FTC will take action to protect consumers against the illegal collection, use, and disclosure of their personal data. Recent enforcement actions illustrate this point,” according to a...