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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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[–] Zuberiii@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Too many people are going to "sneak up" on a flock camera just to have it ID their phone

[–] FreddiesLantern@leminal.space 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

But what if they forget their phone at home?

[–] DmMacniel@feddit.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

When you do Actions always keep your phone at home.