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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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[–] Zephyr@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago

Yeah they're fairly simple. Think about how fast every city filled up with lime and bird scooters and they're arguably much more complex to construct. The real question is who is signing off on this? Which public officials and how much taxpayer money are they spending.