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> The data Tesla collects from users, their environs, interests, tendencies, travel habits and the range of behaviors will arguably be more valuable than the en
by RcouF1uZ4gsC 6y ago
> The data Tesla collects from users, their environs, interests, tendencies, travel habits and the range of behaviors will arguably be more valuable than the engines and high-performance batteries powering them. This enables Tesla to hone the customer experience, while discerning where the market will veer next.
I for one, hope the companies focused on making great car hardware win this battle, not the companies that want to turn the car into a giant data harvesting platform.
- 0xdeadb00f 6y agoSadly I don't know if that's possible in this day and age. Every single time there's an opportunity to harvest data it seems companies do it.
- gpapilion 6y agoVolume generally beats quality for models. So the default position of anyone looking to analyze the data will be to ask for more of it. This is where I think GDPR helps since it adds cost to that data. It really gives you and opportunity to assess the value versus the liability of the data.
- m463 6y agoI agree with you. My one worry is - since data subsidizes things - will the private alternative even exist? A friend of mine who worked at a pc manufacturer years ago said they didn't make a linux pc because they made money on the shovelware they bundled with windows pcs. why would they make a linux pc if it were more expensive/cost them money?
- jeffnappi 6y agoThe thing is - those go hand in hand. In order to improve the autonomous features of the vehicles they need to collect data. Tesla driving data is anonymized and data collection is not enabled by default. As long as it's opt-in, I think it's a fantastic opportunity to improve the performance of these systems. Remember you already have no privacy on the roads to begin with - traffic cameras, etc are already collecting plenty of data about drivers.