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Abbott Freezes Texas Funding for AI Surveillance Cameras
The governor halted state spending on Flock cameras after agencies spent $30 million on the license plate readers, sparking bipartisan privacy concerns.
Texas Halts State Funding for Flock Cameras During Privacy Furor
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop funding AI-powered surveillance cameras after an investigation exposed $30 million in state grants for a network of over 3,200 devices.
54 U.S. Cities Ditch Flock License Plate Readers Over Privacy Fears
Cities from California to New York are scrapping contracts with Flock Safety after a Los Angeles Police Department audit found a 32 percent false-positive rate.
Flock Safety's AI Tool Expands Police Surveillance Far Beyond License Plates
OS Investigate integrates 45 data tools across 6,000 communities, allowing officers to identify drivers based on movement patterns and associates—a sharp departure from the company's prior claims about its technology's limits.
China's Surveillance Network Offers Security, Raises Control Questions
Chongqing had 2.58 million cameras in 2019—one for every 5.9 residents—making it the world's most surveilled city, as citizens weigh safety against state control.
Cities in 23 States Drop Flock Safety Surveillance Contracts Over Privacy
Local governments have terminated agreements with Flock Safety after public pushback, with 98 cities ending contracts since 2021.
Trump's FISA Showdown: High-Stakes Lobbying Battle Shapes Surveillance Future
President Trump's final push for FISA reauthorization pits powerful tech lobbies against national security hawks, with the outcome poised to reshape digital privacy and influence investor sentiment across key sectors.