License Plate Recognition

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. ...

Privacy risks to watch and simple ways to protect yourself AI-powered security cameras are showing up in more neighborhoods, often marketed as tools to reduce crime. But as a recent report from Gainesville, Florida, makes clear, these systems come with serious privacy questions that residents are only beginning to wrestle with. Here’s what the technology does, what the risks are, and what you can do about them. ...