Bernie says stop Flock — but the surveillance AI is expanding anyway
flock safety faces bipartisan backlash over license plate ai, with 46 cases of police misuse cited. the outcome signals whether privacy concerns can curb the rapid spread of algorithmic surveillance.
flock safety ceo garrett langley is pushing for a regulatory compromise as bipartisan criticism mounts against the company's ai-powered surveillance tools. reports indicate police used the technology for unauthorized purposes in 46 known instances, prompting scrutiny from figures like bernie sanders and house republicans. in response, flock shortened default data retention to 7 days, though the aclu notes that overrides and 'evidence mode' weaken the protection. the debate signals a pivotal moment for the industry, determining if federal intervention will restrict the deployment of automated surveillance networks.