The Shaky Science of License Plate Readers
The 404 Media Podcast
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Shaky Science and Questionable Practices of License Plate Reader Technology
The chapter scrutinizes Flock, a surveillance startup selling license plate readers, and their use of dubious studies to promote their product. It explores the issues with cherry-picking data, lack of scientific rigor, and challenges with data collection methods, raising doubts about the validity of their technology. The conversation delves into biased research funded by specific interests, drawing parallels with past industries like tobacco and oil, and how such manipulation can impact public perception and decision-making.
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