[GoatInGrey]

In this case, they bought and currently own the sensors and hardware that the ML model is stored on. Moreover, the software runs locally.

It's a silly example, but you can think of it as buying a house and the ceiling lights requiring a subscription to turn on.

As an aside, I wonder how long this can keep up before it begins affecting laws around theft and property damage if the person operating, storing, insuring, and maintaining the physical objects don't contractually own them. Is Mercedes a victim if the LKAS camera gets damaged or stolen, rather than you?

[hermanzegerman]

I mean they surely knew this before they bought their car and bought it anyway. So I don't get the complaint

Are you sure they bought the ML Models?

The Hardware is inside because it's required for the emergency lane keeping, but I wouldn't be surprised if the OEMs would have a deal with the supplier where they are paid more if this feature gets enabled