Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras

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Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras

TL;DR

  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on Flock AI surveillance cameras.
  • The state had invested over $30 million in Flock cameras, with funds raised through a fee on insurance policies.
  • Flock cameras have faced bipartisan criticism due to privacy concerns and incidents of misuse by law enforcement officers.
  • Multiple cities, including several in Texas, have canceled their contracts with Flock.
  • Politicians from both parties have expressed opposition to the expansion of AI surveillance.