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US Town Turns to AI Surveillance, Privacy Fears Rise

Sep

2025

US Town Turns to AI Surveillance, Privacy Fears Rise

Dunwoody, Georgia, deploys a Flock Safety AI surveillance network, including license plate readers and drones, sparking fears of privacy erosion and mass surveillance. Critics warn of unregulated data collection and potential for misuse by law enforcement.

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RPD Offers Transparency on Use of License Plate-Reading Cameras

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

RPD Offers Transparency on Use of License Plate-Reading Cameras

The Roanoke Police Department defends its use of 24 Flock license plate reading cameras, claiming they solve crimes while protecting privacy via audits and data limits.

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Chelan County Sheriff's Office to Install Flock Cameras in Chelan

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Chelan County Sheriff's Office to Install Flock Cameras in Chelan

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is deploying a Flock ALPR network, creating a searchable database of vehicle movements despite claims it is not a surveillance tool.

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ICE Spends Millions on Clearview AI Facial Recognition to Find People 'Assaulting' Officers

Sep

2025

Facial Recognition

ICE Spends Millions on Clearview AI Facial Recognition to Find People 'Assaulting' Officers

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is spending millions on a contract with Clearview AI for facial recognition, officially to investigate assaults on officers.

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US Tech Companies Enabled the Surveillance and Detention of Hundreds of Thousands in China

Sep

2025

Surveillance

US Tech Companies Enabled the Surveillance and Detention of Hundreds of Thousands in China

An AP investigation reveals how U.S. tech giants like IBM, Dell, and NVIDIA knowingly sold billions in technology to build China's digital surveillance state, enabling the persecution of Uyghurs.

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Watsonville City Council to Vote on Expanding License Plate Reader Program

Sep

2025

License Plate Readers

Watsonville City Council to Vote on Expanding License Plate Reader Program

The Watsonville City Council will vote on a controversial expansion of its automated license plate reader (ALPR) contract with Flock Safety, sparking protests from privacy advocates.

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A Call to Action to Fight Against Automated Enforcement

Sep

2025

Surveillance

A Call to Action to Fight Against Automated Enforcement

The National Motorists Association outlines its fight against automated traffic cameras, arguing they violate due process and prioritize revenue over safety in states like CA and CT.

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Anti-Flock Public Comment in Springfield

Sep

2025

Surveillance

Anti-Flock Public Comment in Springfield

A rally is set for Saturday in Springfield to oppose the installation of Flock Safety cameras, which residents argue violate privacy rights.

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Onondaga County Schools Add Stop-Arm Cameras to Buses This Fall

Sep

2025

School Bus Cameras

Onondaga County Schools Add Stop-Arm Cameras to Buses This Fall

Onondaga County, NY, is deploying stop-arm cameras on school buses in six districts to automatically ticket drivers who illegally pass. Fines start at $250.

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