No OTA updates then. I wonder if the dealerships would view that as a positive.

One fix for this is to have the data centers that do the data collection be located in your country and subject to your laws. China would love to cooperate on that front but it wouldn’t protect the profits of certain industries.

Someone give this person a congressional hearing and billions of dollars to burn

That’s an ideal solution. The best solution is what works immediately and within your capabilities.