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Dystopian surveillance systems just kinda do that some times
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this post was submitted on 17 Jun 2026
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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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Why don't the copper looters take them?
I suspect it's because their raw material value is quite low (despite the memes, they do not have several pounds of copper or grams of gold inside). Most of the value comes from the components, which are harder to sell.