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.

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.

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  • pHr34kY@lemmy.world
    14·
    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. The most dangerous driving I’ve ever seen has been from slow, inattentive drivers. This just rewards them.

    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
      6·
      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.

      • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        3·
        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!

        • Orvorn@slrpnk.net
          3·
          8 months ago

          It has so many features and customization options that it can be a little confusing until you get it set up how you want it. The first thing I’d recommend is making sure it’s in the orientation mode where the map will rotate to follow your direction of travel instead of always pointing north. (You can change the orientation mode by tapping the compass icon.)

  • Katana314@lemmy.worldEnglish
    71·
    8 months ago

    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.