Usage-based insurance, where premiums are based on personal driving habits, can lead to safer driving if drivers are aware of being monitored. However, if drivers are unaware of this monitoring, it may not influence safer driving behavior. The collection of user data without their knowledge to increase insurance rates may constitute deceptive business practices falling under the FTC's jurisdiction. The automotive industry faces challenges regarding data privacy, as seen in cases where car companies collect sensitive data without clear explanations. This highlights the growing importance of data and consumer privacy in an interconnected world, especially in the automotive sector.
Episode 277: Neal and Toby break down the trajectory of Liquid Death and explain how the canned water company is now worth $1.4 billion. Plus, Boeing's woes continue with another incident in New Zealand and Biden reveals a budget plan to challenge Trump's. Toby shares his favorite trends and why are automakers sharing your data with insurance companies? And finally why the UK loves vinyl records.
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