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Police Are Using Flock's AI Camera Tool to Watch Anyone, Not Just Cars
Wired's analysis of Flock Safety's own browser code shows how its AI search tools work, where the guardrails fail, and why dozens of officers have already turned the system on people they knew personally.
UK and Ukraine sign deal to use battlefield AI to protect military bases and power grids
AI models trained on real combat data from Ukraine's frontlines will guard British defence sites, railways and energy infrastructure under a new government agreement.
Flock Safety's CEO wants a 'compromise' on surveillance. Critics say the cameras are already out of control.
Forty-six police officers have been accused of misusing Flock's licence plate cameras to stalk partners. The company is making small changes. Lawmakers on both sides want more.
Police are misusing licence plate readers to stalk women. Flock's fixes have big holes in them.
The company behind 120,000 roadside cameras updated its rules after officers used the system to track women. The changes don't go nearly far enough.
Flock Safety Is Changing Who Can Search Its 120,000 Police Cameras, and Why
After reports of officers using licence-plate readers to stalk ex-partners, the surveillance firm is adding new rules. Critics say the fixes have a big hole in them.
How Progressive Faith Groups Are Using Religious Freedom Laws to Push Back on Immigration and Abortion Policies
The same legal shield conservatives used to limit LGBTQ+ rights is now being picked up by progressive churches and interfaith groups to challenge Trump-era immigration enforcement and abortion restrictions.
Smart lamp-posts that recognise your face: should you be worried?
A Warwickshire company is fitting street lights with AI cameras, solar panels and number-plate readers. Civil liberties groups say Britain is sleepwalking into a surveillance network nobody voted for.
AI Chatbots Are Giving Voters Wrong Answers About Which Party to Support
A new study tested AI tools during Hungary's 2025 parliamentary elections and found they recommended parties that weren't even on the ballot. What that means if you ever ask a chatbot for voting advice.