Automated Vehicle Hacking Brings New Risks to the Road
Vehicle technology is advancing at a rapid pace, with fully automated driving the ultimate goal. The sensors, data connections and software that will ultimately revolutionize driving also create cyber-vulnerabilities that present unique safety and privacy concerns not previously experienced in the automotive industry. In this New York Law Journal article Sutherland attorneys provide an overview of automated technology, examine the cyber risks posed by automated vehicle technology and look at the likely effects of these issues on litigation from the perspective of manufacturers, insurers and vehicle owners.