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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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[–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Apparently a big green laser does the job just well by cooking the sensor

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Especially at night when the camera aperture is wide open.

It’s honestly not worth it though, as a laser that big could mess up yours or someone else’s eyes.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

Won't the circular saw be dangerous too, and noisy?