Tesla has started disabling Full Self-Driving mode on vehicles worldwide. While every Tesla model comes with Full Self-Driving mode hardware, the software can only be activated in compliance with each country’s regulations. Outside of the United States, FSD has not received full approval due to ongoing safety issues, traffic laws, and data privacy requirements. I mean, when FSD is nowhere near the capabilities Elon Musk claims it has, I can see why entire countries would be wary of it. But it hasn’t stopped individual drivers from wanting to test it out for themselves. Now, Tesla has disabled FSD in vehicles across Europe, the UK, China, Japan, and South Korea. Should Tesla be allowed to disable vehicle features remotely without permission? With electric cars pushing the boundaries of tech and connectivity, there is also more room for hacking. Some hackers in Poland and Ukraine started distributing a module that can geo-spoof your EV when it’s plugged into the CAN bus. Drivers would just say they are in the United States, allowing them full access to Full Self-Driving mode. Apparently, over 10,000 drivers in China installed these kinds of mods, which can cost anywhere from $700 to $2,000. Tesla quickly put together a plan. Drivers received in-car notifications and emails warning them that they were violating the automaker’s terms of service by compromising safety systems and exposing the vehicle to cybersecurity risks. These vehicles would then have the Full Self-Driving capabilities disabled — no refunds. This is not the first time that Tesla has disabled and restricted features remotely. The company has a history of disabling third-party devices and modules, often framing it as a safety or security concern. In 2016, Tencen’s Keen Security Lab had researchers remotely controlling a Model S from 12 miles away, which Tesla considered a hack and