Adversarial Fashion Confronts Surveillance Norms

AI-powered cameras dot streets across the world, equipped with the power to identify faces or vehicle license plates. But a public backlash is gaining momentum. Privacy concerns abound, encompassing the lack of consent for capturing data, how that data is stored and used, and the risk of misuse. Those concerns are motivating people to fight back. The DeFlock project, for instance, maps automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to raise awareness. Some people resort to extreme measures, such as vandalizing or damaging ALPRs. Others are stitching together more creative responses, crafting “adversa