Tucker sells truck after surprise data collection message

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Tucker Carlson recently made headlines after revealing why he quickly parted ways with his Chevrolet truck, raising concerns about vehicle data collection and privacy.

In a conversation with Casey Putsch, an automotive designer and internet personality, Carlson shared an unsettling experience that prompted him to immediately sell his recently purchased Chevrolet truck, despite being a longtime enthusiast of the brand.

“I bought a truck last year…A Chevy truck, which I’ve always had, and I was at a gas station,” he said. “And all of a sudden at a gas station, it says, ‘Stop, we’re downloading information from the internet.'”

Tucker said he bought a Chevy truck and a message came on that said “we’re downloading information” and he got freaked out and sold the truck pic.twitter.com/SkaVo0xLyz

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When Putsch sought clarification about whether this occurred while driving, Carlson confirmed he was stationary at the time. He explained his immediate response was to return and sell the vehicle.

Putsch expressed his own concerns about data collection, suggesting insurance companies might use such information detrimentally. He went on to predict that insurance companies could potentially compromise the future of automobiles and driving.

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What is Tucker’s Daily Driver? An 87 Chevy!

There are no electronics in this. There's no AC, there's no radio, and there's no way for the government to turn off my engine if I'm disobedient."@TuckerCarlson
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In response to Carlson’s claims, a GM representative provided clarification to The Daily Mail: “We do not have vehicle prompts worded in this way, however, what may have appeared is a standard software update for features like navigation and music, similar to a smartphone.

While connectivity offers many benefits for convenience and entertainment, customers have the option to turn it off at any time.”

The incident appears particularly noteworthy given Carlson’s previous automotive choice. Last year, he purchased a 1987 Chevy Silverado, specifically praising its lack of modern technology. At that time, he stated: “There are no electronics in this. There’s no air conditioning, there’s no radio, and there’s no way for the government to turn off my engine if I’m disobedient. So that’s what I drive. I like it.”