Increasingly autonomous cars raise cybersecurity fears
As the auto industry enters an era where cars are increasingly relying on the internet to operate, some experts say that the shift to autonomy may pose greater cybersecurity risks if potential hackers target software vulnerabilities. Although the experts are not aware of any cyberattacks targeting electric vehicles thus far, they said the auto industry should still be working to upgrade their security and software systems for the well-being of their customers. And they said a real cyberattack against autonomous vehicles is very much in the realm of possibility. In
Read MoreCongress can prevent an over-regulated US digital economy. Here’s how
Last month, Connecticut became the fifth state to pass a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. As more states appear poised to follow suit, America’s digital economy is increasingly threatened by regulatory fragmentation. If Congress were to pass federal data pr
Read MoreBiden readies for balancing act in first late-night sit-down
President Biden is making his late-night TV debut as commander in chief, but all signs point to his first in-studio appearance not being a typical, lighthearted opportunity to yuk it up. While Biden had been a regular on late-night couches throughout his political career and on the campaign trail, his Wednesday sit-down with Jimmy Kimmel will be
Read MoreRedistricting is done for 2022 — and it’s still terribly unfair
The redistricting maps are drawn, state and federal courts have had their say, and the playing field for the U.S. House and state legislatures nationwide is largely intact for the next decade. Both parties have claimed victory and can point to real gains. Democratic strategists believe much of the Republican advantage over the past decade has been erased, leaving them in a much stronger position than in 2012, and that the natio
Read MoreThe electric vehicle industry needs our help
The transition to electric vehicles is already well underway across the United States. This is a groundbreaking shift that has the potential to revolutionize both our economy and our transportation systems. But this transformation isn’t pre-ordained. A successful transition won’t happen organically — it will require significant federal involvement. To reap the benefits of electric vehicles, we need the federal government to play an active role in forging consensus among an array of stakeholders with diverging views and interests. Americans love their cars.
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