The OP appears to be talking about just mapping demographic datasets, plenty of software does that today and isn't accused of being racist.

The issue you linked to seems different. I agree that the headline is hysterical, but the patent mentions, among other sensible ideas, that it would plot paths factoring in demographic data. Which is just plain weird when you already have crime data available.

Some modern luxury cars have this feature built in. And what’s racist about avoiding dangerous areas?

Well we're definitely being suppressed by you it would seem!