Flock Cameras

AI Security Cameras Raise Privacy Alarm: Here’s What You Need to Know In Gainesville, Florida, residents recently pushed back against the expansion of police-linked AI security cameras operated by Flock Safety. The controversy highlights a growing national concern: automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and AI surveillance are becoming common in neighborhoods, often without public consent or clear oversight. As more local law enforcement agencies adopt these systems, it’s worth understanding what data is collected, how it can be used, and what residents can do to protect their privacy. ...

Your Neighborhood AI Cameras: What You Need to Know About Privacy Risks A recent news report from Gainesville, Florida, has brought renewed attention to a growing trend in community surveillance: AI-powered security cameras made by a company called Flock. Residents there have raised concerns about how these cameras collect and share data, and whether local officials have put enough safeguards in place. As more towns and homeowners’ associations adopt similar technology, it’s worth understanding what these cameras do, what the real privacy risks are, and what you can do about them. ...