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Tesla Cameras May Verify FSD Users
7 Jul
Summary
- Tesla's app update may enable in-car camera for driver ID.
- This could block Full Self-Driving if the driver isn't authorized.
- The feature aims to prevent unauthorized use of the subscription service.
Hidden code within Tesla's newest iOS app update suggests the automaker is exploring driver identity verification using its in-car camera. This feature, if implemented, would require the cabin camera to confirm a driver's identity before enabling the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system. Should the system fail to verify the authorized driver, it could block FSD access and display an error message.
This move could bolster Tesla's subscription revenue by preventing unauthorized users from accessing the FSD service. The development follows a global trend where various governments are enacting stricter laws to protect minors from harmful online content, often necessitating age or identity verification measures on digital platforms. Similar privacy concerns have arisen with other identity verification technologies pitched for various online applications.
