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by emptybits 244 days ago
"- this mechanism cannot be required to handshake in order to start the car (not everywhere has cell service!)"

In 2025, this is true. At some point in the future, I predict this will be false. Maddening.

It's the We Must See You Online Or We Don't Owe You The Service You've Paid For Principle. Sure it starts with software (e.g. Adobe) and content (e.g. Spotify) but I can see it extending to home appliances and vehicles. Because they can.

Word to justify this principle will be used and the words will sound positive and good and consumers will nod their heads and shrug. "For Your Protection." "Safety." "Authentication." "Copyright Protection." i.e. assumed guilty offline until proven innocent online