this ballot initiative would require..that all vehicle manufacturers selling new telematics-equipped vehicles...design their systems in such a way that provides owners and third-party repair facilities with access to the vehicle systems through an inter-operable, standardized, and open access telematics platform. The initiative would specifically require that telematics platforms be directly accessible through a mobile-based application, and that this access must include the ability to send commands to in-vehicle components (including, e.g., braking, acceleration, and steering controls). While the initiative requires the system to be “secure,” it does not define what that vague term means, nor does it reflect any established best practices or other measures to address cybersecurity risks.
A car always detectable by an app requiring a short PIN and offering full remote control of vehicle systems could satisfy these requirements.
Well intentioned but incompetent laws are no improvement.
Read about this a little while ago on Ars, and the linked NHTSA letter in that is well worth reading.
It certainly appears that the bill, while seemingly shiny and fresh off the lot, was driven by technologically incompetent lawmakers who closed the hatch on subject matter experts and steered a bill full of vague language that will cross the line in a pileup of unintended consequences.
"It’s possible policymakers could construct another special protection for journalism"
Seems like that should read "for print journalism." Since obviously journalism is not something only done by newspapers, or stodgy Fortune 500 media conglomerate websites. But even by little Wordpress blogs or websites hosted on the 64th floor.
Would be interested in hearing recollections from yourself and others they knew. Keep their memories alive. Not the normal sort of story...but Techdirt isn't a normal site anyway.
(I often just start reading through some of the stories on 9/11...last year, ended up with a new kids book after reading about Roko Camaj.)
PC: This action cannot be undone. CIA FOIA Officer: "Exxxxcellent" *clicks OK* PC: Your hugely incriminating and embarrassing file has been deleted. Would you like to delete anything else? CIA FOIA Officer: *clicky clack* 'delete TortureForFunAndProfit.backup' PC: By your command
Been using the Mosquito Bits/Dunks for a couple years now. They use a bacteria that kills the larvae in the water. Best approach is to get it out there before the first big wave of them hit - less breeding going on the better.
Been using other natural (but effective!) solutions for other pests - milky spore for Japanese beetles (bacteria kills the grubs in the soil), neem oil as a short lived and natural pesticide for aphid control.
Unleashed some monster earthworms here though. Hmmm....
For anything we may think of copyright (or other IP concepts) and how they could be updated and clarified for today and the future - the cynical paragraph gets it correct.
None of these people give two bits about this stuff at all, other than who is shoving more crap in front of them.
Anyway - when is Mr. Techdirt going to testify before Congress and use small words to help them understand (or no excuse not to)? :P
I wrote up a comment assuming this was a well done April Fool's swipe at Trump, but then figured I should actually look at links and do a search on my own.
Original snarky post follows:
(Subject: does anyone hear that sound overhead?")
It's the sound of Missile Command, 4/1 Battalion, General M. Asnick commanding, launching a salvo of their new Drumpf Simile rockets on unsuspecting victims.
"Well, backdoors for the proletariat, anyway. *Our* communications still get golden keys, right?"
Does CA state law have anything to say on the matter (regarding accessible communications)?
Seems using a self destructing "e-service" would violate the law just as much as self destructing (or shredding) paper copies...
Probably depends on how well intentioned any bills were written - well intentioned would be broad and expansive with particular exemptions. Bad would very particular items that fall under it, which everyone would immediately cease using.
Seriously though, watch the Prelude to Axanar video. Then loop the Beyond trailer for 20 minutes. Then just start raging/weeping/staring blankly.
No one at CBS/Paramount thought, "huh, we should maybe hire those guys. They could do all sorts of in-universe, low budget, keep the fans happy and the brand alive sort of stuff, and we all make money. Win win!"
Yep, for the most part I don't think any of them care one bit about any of the various social arguments.
All about that fat corporate cash rolling in, and protecting the entrenched bureaucracy/system.
I don't agree with all of his views, but I'll be damned if Amash doesn't seem to be principled and explain every vote. Plus, the Republican party here in Michigan loathes him, which is probably worth something. ;)
Hopefully he is mostly trying to be as "light-touch" as possible, to borrow a phrase, while still cracking down on the real idiocy we see from time to time.
Of course, any Republican administration and he is gone, regardless. If a Democrat makes it in, he may crack the whip harder.
Of course the current offerings from both parties resemble a flaming bag of dumps on the one one hand, or having a bag of sausages to eat on the other. So I dunno.
Re: Source?
Quote from the linked NHTSA report.
Re: Re:
A car always detectable by an app requiring a short PIN and offering full remote control of vehicle systems could satisfy these requirements.
Well intentioned but incompetent laws are no improvement.
(untitled comment) (as wheatays)
Read about this a little while ago on Ars, and the linked NHTSA letter in that is well worth reading.
It certainly appears that the bill, while seemingly shiny and fresh off the lot, was driven by technologically incompetent lawmakers who closed the hatch on subject matter experts and steered a bill full of vague language that will cross the line in a pileup of unintended consequences.
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/01/massachusetts-connected-car-right-to-repair-law-s till-on-hold/
https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/nhtsa_testimony_in_response_to_m a_committee_letter_july_20_2020.pdf
Journalism is what
Seems like that should read "for print journalism." Since obviously journalism is not something only done by newspapers, or stodgy Fortune 500 media conglomerate websites. But even by little Wordpress blogs or websites hosted on the 64th floor.
Re:
RIP (as psiuuuu)
Would be interested in hearing recollections from yourself and others they knew. Keep their memories alive. Not the normal sort of story...but Techdirt isn't a normal site anyway.
(I often just start reading through some of the stories on 9/11...last year, ended up with a new kids book after reading about Roko Camaj.)
Are you sure want to PERMANENTLY delete this file? (as psiuuuuu)
PC: This action cannot be undone.
CIA FOIA Officer: "Exxxxcellent" *clicks OK*
PC: Your hugely incriminating and embarrassing file has been deleted. Would you like to delete anything else?
CIA FOIA Officer: *clicky clack* 'delete TortureForFunAndProfit.backup'
PC: By your command
/fin
If you can, stop them before they hatch (as psiuuuuuu)
Been using other natural (but effective!) solutions for other pests - milky spore for Japanese beetles (bacteria kills the grubs in the soil), neem oil as a short lived and natural pesticide for aphid control.
Unleashed some monster earthworms here though. Hmmm....
Surprised no one mentioned... (as psiuuuuu)
http://blog.ultimateoutsider.com/2016/03/gwx-control-panel-release-notes-and.html?m=1
alas (as psiuuuuu)
None of these people give two bits about this stuff at all, other than who is shoving more crap in front of them.
Anyway - when is Mr. Techdirt going to testify before Congress and use small words to help them understand (or no excuse not to)? :P
what. the. hell. (as psiuuuuu)
I wrote up a comment assuming this was a well done April Fool's swipe at Trump, but then figured I should actually look at links and do a search on my own.
Original snarky post follows:
(Subject: does anyone hear that sound overhead?")
It's the sound of Missile Command, 4/1 Battalion, General M. Asnick commanding, launching a salvo of their new Drumpf Simile rockets on unsuspecting victims.
/golf clap
chicken scratches on the ballot (as psiuuuuuu)
Masnick - Weird Al 2016
"We want encryption with backdoors" (as psiuuuu)
Does CA state law have anything to say on the matter (regarding accessible communications)?
Seems using a self destructing "e-service" would violate the law just as much as self destructing (or shredding) paper copies...
Probably depends on how well intentioned any bills were written - well intentioned would be broad and expansive with particular exemptions. Bad would very particular items that fall under it, which everyone would immediately cease using.
Should have renamed it (as psiuuuuu)
Is this like when... (as psiuuuu)
Because no.
No, thank you! (as psiuuuu)
Now go out, have a nice relaxing cup of tea, and maybe do some gardening.
Yeah, I can see the claim, but jeez... (as psiuuuuuu)
Months later:
Sir, reports are in. That fan film sir, it uh...well, it's better than our new $100M pile of dog crap we plan to shovel out next year.
"bzzzbbsbsbbszzzz"
Just hit it with a disruptor beam and be done with it. Aye sir.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Seriously though, watch the Prelude to Axanar video. Then loop the Beyond trailer for 20 minutes. Then just start raging/weeping/staring blankly.
No one at CBS/Paramount thought, "huh, we should maybe hire those guys. They could do all sorts of in-universe, low budget, keep the fans happy and the brand alive sort of stuff, and we all make money. Win win!"
(HELL PUT THAT SHIT ON NETFLIX OR AMAZON)
Re: Re: How many Republicans support it? (as psiuuuuu)
All about that fat corporate cash rolling in, and protecting the entrenched bureaucracy/system.
I don't agree with all of his views, but I'll be damned if Amash doesn't seem to be principled and explain every vote. Plus, the Republican party here in Michigan loathes him, which is probably worth something. ;)
Re: Chilling effect (as psiuuuuu)
Except, they were definitely on my "hopefully next year" list. Now? Not so much. And they definitely WON'T be Philips.
GJ Philips DRM exec! /s
I would like to think that... (as psiuuuu)
Of course, any Republican administration and he is gone, regardless. If a Democrat makes it in, he may crack the whip harder.
Of course the current offerings from both parties resemble a flaming bag of dumps on the one one hand, or having a bag of sausages to eat on the other. So I dunno.
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