Police officers accused of abusing AI-powered Flock Safety surveillance system to stalk people
By
Alix Breeden
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Summary
The article reports on police officers allegedly abusing Flock Safety, an AI-powered surveillance system, to stalk individuals. Flock Safety markets itself as a tool for law enforcement to solve crimes faster, but as its technology spreads, reports of misuse are increasing. The ALPR Abuse Library has documented 20 cases of alleged stalking using automated license plate readers, highlighting concerns about police power abuse with new technology.
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Flock, which develops AI-powered surveillance systems, boasts itself as the 'future of investigations' for law enforcement to help them 'solve crimes faster.'
However, as its technology spreads into more officers' hands, so do the number of abuse reports.
ALPR Abuse Library tracks potential misuse of automated license plate readers, and it has documented 20 cases of alleged stalking
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