RE: LeoThread 2025-03-31 00:31

Part 6/10:

In 2021, Ford filed a patent for a system that would allow vehicles to repossess themselves if payments were missed. This patent could mean a scenario in which a lending institution could disable or lock a car remotely, enforcing payment compliance. Various deterrents could include shutting down the air conditioning in sweltering weather or locking the car from use outside of specific hours, impacting an individual's ability to manage their finances effectively.

The Future of Automated Repossession