Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch | TechCrunch

U.S. telecom operator Comcast has integrated motion sensing technology into its millions of new routers. This feature aims to optimize network traffic management or provide personalized service experiences by detecting user activities. However, this move has raised concerns about user privacy, as motion data may reveal sensitive information such as users’ daily routines and behavior patterns. According to TechCrunch, although Comcast claims to have taken measures to protect data, ordinary consumers are concerned that collecting such biometric data without transparency and clear notification is risky. Currently, Comcast has not provided a comprehensive explanation of the details of its privacy protection measures to the public; this feature is mainly deployed in its newly launched router devices.