Per_naOct 13
Danny Palmer

The future is great, huh?

"A software update to Jeep 4xE models caused major malfunctions over the weekend – leaving many owners stranded and some in danger after their power failed."

https://www.thestack.technology/jeep-software-update-bricks-vehicles-leaves-owners-stranded/

Jeep software update bricks vehicles

“Please exercise extreme caution”

The Stack
Oct 13 at 11:47amWeb
Show threadCartyBostonOct 13
@dannyjpalmer I'm kinda surprised this doesn't happen more often. I have a newish car and it e.g. presents whole new features after sw updates
Show threadCrispy Gnome ChomskyOct 13
@dannyjpalmer One can imagine a government demanding access to an API that would allow them to disable any vehicle equipped with OTA control, correlating the VINs with the political affiliations of the owners, and employing the facility in times of unrest, such as election day.