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Through the looking glass: Modern car technologies such as license plate readers and self-driving telemetry systems have been raising privacy concerns for some time now. However, a San Diego company's fleet observation devices might bring car surveillance to a new, uncomfortable level, especially when encountered by unsuspecting renters.
A woman recently took to social media after discovering that her Audi rental car's dashboard contained a camera recording her every move. It also gave verbal reminders to wear a seat belt and avoid unsafe driving behavior.
The end of the video reveals that the camera was built by Lytx, which supplies its surveillance system to rental fleets. The company's YouTube videos advertise the cameras as a safeguard that effectively minimizes distracted driving and other risky behavior.
