The article discusses the implications of automated license plate readers (ALPRs), which track vehicle movements without consent. While proponents highlight their potential to aid law enforcement, the technology is vulnerable to misuse, especially in a politically charged environment. Concerns have arisen post-Roe v Wade regarding their role in targeting individuals seeking reproductive health services. The piece underscores the shift towards an authoritarian surveillance state, where privacy is eroded, and technology is harnessed to serve political agendas rather than public safety.
Privacy only exists for our billionaire overlords these days. The rest of us are just data points.
Flock's technology could be used to criminalize people seeking reproductive health and further erode people's ability to move about their daily lives free from being tracked.
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