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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.
Texas Freezes $30 Million AI Camera Programme Amid Growing Bipartisan Privacy Backlash
Governor Greg Abbott has halted state spending on Flock Safety cameras after a newspaper investigation revealed Texas quietly spent more than $30 million on the AI surveillance network, funded by a $1 fee added to insurance policies.
A Georgia Officer Ran 85 Surveillance Searches on Two Colleagues Using a Licence-Plate Tracking System
Dustin Bozzo, a patrolman near Atlanta, used Flock Safety's automatic licence-plate reader network to follow his ex-partner's movements and those of another officer she spent time with. The case is one of at least 45 similar incidents documented across the US.
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.
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Flock Safety's AI cameras are under fire for more than surveillance. Now critics say they can cause crashes.
The license plate reader cameras that police departments across the US use to track vehicles may also be creating physical hazards for drivers, safety advocates say.