Well, I can only think of about 1,000 reasons this is a really bad idea.
Mercedes Benz has announced that they are going to integrate the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok into the dashboards of certain models of their cars.
Because whenever I'm driving around I think "I sure wish I could be watching mindless, soul-numbing dance videos right now AND be tracked by Chinese spyware all from the comfort of my Mercedes!"
Breitbart calls it a "Chinese spy car."
Despite controversy over the Chinese app, companies are eager to collaborate with the platform, including Mercedes-Benz. The new E-class sedan from the German automaker, which will enable users to download third-party apps directly to the center display, such as TikTok, Zoom, and the game "Angry Birds," was recently unveiled. Through the partnership, passengers will have access to mobile apps on a separate screen that will be hidden from the driver while the car is moving.
The partnership is part of a larger initiative by Mercedes to improve the driving experience for its customers and to remain competitive in a sector that is becoming more and more dominated by technological innovation. The company is looking to adopt new technologies that can make driving more pleasurable and engaging as it aims to broaden its reach to new demographics. The collaboration allows TikTok to connect with new users and keep working to grow beyond its current user base.
Serious lawmakers in this country are working overtime to BAN this app outright, meanwhile, large corporations with big footprints in America are working hand in hand with the commies to further expand the use of the app.
However, there are national security concerns with any collaboration involving TikTok, especially in light of recent legislative actions in the United States. Congress approved a ban on the app for federal government devices in December, and about two dozen states followed suit. Critics claim that the app could be used to spread propaganda and other types of false information and that it threatens the privacy of American users.
Mercedes views the partnership as a way to embrace new technologies that can make driving more engaging and enjoyable while staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing sector. It presents TikTok with a chance to reach new users and further its efforts to appeal to older demographics — and perhaps the ability to spy on westerners in a new way.
There is no feasible reason to keep this app, which is, allegedly, essentially Chinese spyware, legal in the United States.
Some would say "allegedly," some would say "obviously."
What could go wrong?
