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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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[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 43 points 2 days ago (2 children)

And? It's not just white privilege. There are a lot of more expensive and whiter neighborhoods in Manhattan. It would be more interesting to find out how they managed to keep Flock out so others could emulate it.

[–] schipelblorp@sh.itjust.works 34 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

You tell the chief of police where you like walking your 10-year-old sex slave and they'll remove the cameras for you.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Noo you tell him you know where he likes walking his.

My writing teachers always said show not tell. So get photos

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Likely by not having a major thoroughfare. The part east of central park barely has cameras on one road total.