Flock's 80,000 AI Surveillance Cameras Track Vehicles by Make, Model, and Features — Even Without License Plates
By
Logan K. Carter
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Summary
The article criticizes Flock's network of 80,000 AI-powered surveillance cameras that use Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology to track vehicles, even those without license plates. It highlights privacy concerns, including the cameras' ability to track vehicles by make, model, color, and unique features, and the potential for misuse by law enforcement and private companies. The piece argues that this surveillance infrastructure operates with minimal oversight and poses significant threats to privacy rights.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledIf you aren't mad about Flock cameras, then I don't know how to help you, but maybe this
Who needs privacy, when the alternative is nebulous and periodically misused surveillance?
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