Misuse of the widely deployed Flock Safety cameras — artificial intelligence-powered license plate readers — has brought the technology bad press, though supporters say it is an invaluable tool for law enforcement.
The issue drew renewed attention after the arrest of a Kentucky police officer accused of misusing the cameras to track his ex-girlfriend more than 2,000 times.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., wrote on social media that the surveillance was carried out with “No warrant. No probable cause.”
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who caucuses with Democrats, also called for an end to “AI MASS SURVEILLANCE,” specifically mentioning Flock Safety,
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