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The FBI Have A Problem With Autonomous Cars


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The FBI announced that they are scared from the Google autonomous Car, they said that it can affect citizen security because it can be used by criminals and malicious users.. many possibilities are presented about the bad use of the autonomous car.

The Scary Fact


According to an FBI report, there are many bad ways to use the Google autonomous Car, the driver can escape the police without having to look to the street, and in this way he can use his hands to hold a weapon and easily use it ! Also, detection and automatic guidance systems will also let criminals avoid obstacles and look for a good place to hide, and that will give a difficult task to the police..

another scary scenario unveiled by the FBI, the autonomous cars can be the remotely programmed to go to a wanted destination loaded with explosives, the car can be also hacked to make different actions like kidnapping...

Future


A real scary scenario that could be happening, for now the FBI prediction is that the use of autonomous cars will be far 5 to 7 years from now, until then, many security issues need to be fixed and planned by the manufacturers.



Google I/O 2014: Drive With Google, Android Auto Is Official


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Google has unveiled Android Auto, the Android OS version designed for connected cars. Car manufacturers can integrate this system in their vehicles to give the users the privilege of connecting their smartphones and display their phone screen on the car multimedia screen.

Functionalities 


Not all of the driver's smartphone's functionalities can be imported to the car display, only features provided by the Android Auto OS are reachable, the user can use GPS, phone, music.... The great thing is that you can update those Apps only using your smartphone, it is a full control on your multimedia experience.



Of course navigating between your apps will be using a touchscreen on your car, but, that's not all, Google is introducing voice commands that will help you not to move your eyes off the road. Also you can consult your SMS directly on your car screen, and voice assistant will read the messages for you so you wont be distracted..

The most useful App could be Google Maps that can help you navigating to your destinations, Google has made a little improvement to the App and included a voice assistance to help you make your trip.

Partners

Google has also unveiled the Android Auto SDK for developers that can develop their own Audio and SMS Apps, also, many partners has joined Google in this project including the French car manufacturer Renault.