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License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of More Than Just Cars(www.wired.com)

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From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.

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Wow this article goes into the nuance. And it terrified me.

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a big thank you for your comment. comments like these really do help me to not skip worthwhile articles.

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