NYPD Reviews Use of Flock Safety AI License Plate Readers

The New York City Police Department is examining its use of the nationwide license plate reader network, which uses AI. The agency does not have a contract with the company.

Government Technology·14h ago

New Bill Targets Flock Surveillance As Questions Raised Over Cameras

A Florida congressman has revealed new legislation that’s aimed at restricting the government's use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology, as fresh scrutiny falls on the true scale of...

Newsweek·1d ago

Former Secret Service cybercrime expert weighs in on privacy after hackers breach stolen Flock camera

Hackers stole a Flock Safety license plate camera and extracted 1.6 million images, but a former Secret Service expert says the cloud wasn't breached.

Fox Business on MSN·6d ago

Flock Safety touts platform changes ahead of Senate hearing

Flock Safety outlined a series of policy changes to its controversial database of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) as Washington mounts pressure on the company to prevent misuse of the ...

The Hill·6d ago

Republicans are split on Flock’s AI-powered surveillance. Here’s who’s on each side

Washington Times·Sep 23

Senators push for tighter rules on Flock’s nationwide surveillance network

Senators called for tighter rules and privacy safeguards around AI-powered license plate readers Wednesday.

Newsweek on MSN·Sep 23

Hawley to Introduce Stop Flock Abuse Act, Establishing Safeguards for AI-Powered Cameras

Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce the Stop Flock Abuse Act to establish basic safeguards for AI-powered cameras to ensure these nationwide surveillance networks ...

Josh Hawley·21h ago

Flock Safety’s Massive Error Rate is Subjecting Innocent Drivers to Felony Stops

MotorBiscuit·2d ago

The fight over Flock and other ALPRs

The Verge·6d ago

Senate Hearing Reveals Major Vulnerabilities in Flock Safety Surveillance Systems

A U.S. Senate subcommittee scrutinized Flock Safety’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence-powered surveillance network, examining allegations of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, inadequate...

Davis Vanguard·Sep 24

Senators try to ‘get to the bottom of’ AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns

A Senate panel held the first Congressional hearing Wednesday on AI-powered surveillance cameras manufacturers, such as Flock Safety, in an attempt to “get to the bottom” of whether the technology ...

The Hill on MSN·Sep 23

Police say Flock cameras help solve crimes, but critics call them an invasion of privacy

PBS·Sep 23

Roseburg residents voice Flock concerns at City Council meeting

Roseburg residents voiced their concerns about the local presence of Flock cameras at Monday night's city council meeting, on September 28. They say they're con ...

KVAL on MSN·1d ago

Get The Flock Out

American Civil Liberties Union·5d ago

Five Indianapolis Cops Charged With Misusing Flock Cameras, Including One Case of Stalking

Prosecutors in Marion County, Indiana, on Wednesday charged five Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers with fraud and official misconduct, following investigations that found they had...

Gizmodo·6d ago

Pinal County sheriff calls for oversight of Flock cameras: Here’s why

Pinal County’s sheriff says license plate readers may help solve crimes, but he warns the expanding AI technology needs oversight before it is too late.

AZ Family on MSN·Sep 23

Flock, Axon dodge Senate hearing after invite from Chair Josh Hawley

Prior to the hearing about the surveillance technology companies, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., suggested the executives could face subpoenas.

CNBC·Sep 23

Horace City Council votes to remove Flock Safety cameras

Valley News Live·Sep 23