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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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[–] gandalf_der_13te@feddit.org 4 points 5 days ago (2 children)

would spray paints also work?

[–] Winning@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

I was at lowes the other day and saw these cheap tiny hand "power drills" that recharge using USB-C. They were like $12, but they didn't look like they could do a whole lot. They'd probably struggle with wood, but they could probably glide right through a plastic clamshell and mangle some electronics in 2 seconds. I don't know how that would be useful to me, but at that price point I could just throw it away if I didn't want it anymore. I could buy 20 of them and let my friends throw them away for me.

Anyway I was just looking for some new blinds at lowes, I'm big into home improvement. I don't know why I'm rambling about these cheap drills, I'm not even sure what message board I'm on. This place is about home improvement right?

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Hell, I bet hair spray would be enough. Anything to fog the lens.

[–] cabillaud@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (2 children)

You need something harder to wash.

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

Something with a solvent or acid to etch the glass of the lens.

Meh, let em send someone out to pull a slice of scotch tape off.