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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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Renton City Council votes to physically cover Flock cameras, first policy in western U.S. (www.king5.com)

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[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

If you cover the solar panel, it will (eventually) disable the wireless capabilities as well.

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[–] Malyca@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 month ago (1 child)

That's what I get for not reading the article, covering the solar panel makes way more sense.

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[–] OwOarchist@pawb.social 4 points 1 month ago

I didn't read the article either, and I have no idea if this city covered the solar panels or not. They definitely should, though.

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