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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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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/39883316

Cities: Eugene and Springfield, OR

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[–] Philament@fosscad.io 8 points 7 months ago (1 child)

The trick is removing or in the very least covering the cameras. I agree that they are not trustworthy.

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[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

Shower caps would be a good way to cover them without getting a vandalism charge

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[–] Danarchy@lemmy.nz 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

A balaclava or mask would hide your face better ;)

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[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 1 point 7 months ago

No I mean put them over the cameras

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