Republicans turn against ai surveillance
Republican leaders are turning against Flock Safety, the $8bn AI-surveillance company whose licence-plate cameras have spread across the US.
Governors Ron DeSantis and Greg Abbott have restricted Flock cameras or their funding, citing privacy risks, government overreach and documented misuse by law enforcement.
The cameras can create a searchable record of vehicle movements, while newer AI capabilities allow police to search surveillance footage using natural-language descriptions.
The backlash is becoming bipartisan, with lawmakers pushing restrictions on federal funding and demanding stronger safeguards around AI-powered mass surveillance.
The controversy highlights a growing political question: how much privacy should citizens surrender in exchange for AI-powered public safety?
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