The United States Commerce Department is opening an investigation into the national security risks posed by foreign-made hardware and software in smart cars, particularly Chinese-made technology, the department announced.The new investigation, which could lead to regulations restricting the use of certain car parts in the US, reflects growing concern within the Biden administration that countries such as China could exploit navigation data or connections to car-charging stations, for example, to collect intelligence or sabotage infrastructure.The inquiry will focus on "connected vehicles," a broad term for virtually any modern car that uses network connections for roadside assistance, satellite communications or a range of other features.
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