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NPR (Jaclyn Diaz) - As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an opening

Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock. Some are switching to other companies, but privacy experts say they're no better than Flock.

What has occurred regarding the contracts held by the company Flock in various cities?
Dozens of cities have canceled their contracts with Flock due to public scrutiny.
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Keywordsflock-camerasflocksurveillancepolicingprivacytechaigovernment-surveillancedata-privacylaw-enforcementlicense-plate-readerslpralprcivil-libertiestech-ethicstechnologysecuritypublic-safetymass-surveillancedigital-privacycorporate-accountabilitymonitoringregulation

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘A Flock of VULTURES’: Inside the growing movement against AI-powered surveillance

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Americans across the country are pushing back against AI-powered license plate readers like Flock. In 2026 alone, 23 states have seen contract suspensions or cancellations with the company. And now, 400+ cities across America are organizing to get the private surveillance cameras removed for good.

How many cities across America are currently organizing to have private surveillance cameras removed permanently?
More than 400 cities across America are organizing to have private surveillance cameras removed for good.
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How many states have seen contract suspensions or cancellations with the company Flock in 2026?
In 2026, 23 states have seen contract suspensions or cancellations with the company Flock.
Q&A ID 315f6726-470e-40e7-9f49-c61467daffde
What specific technology are Americans pushing back against in the movement described?
Americans are pushing back against AI-powered surveillance, specifically AI-powered license plate readers such as Flock.
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Keywordsaisurveillanceflockmass-surveillanceprivacygrassrootslicense-plate-readertechnologypublic-safetygovernment-overreachcivil-libertiestech-regulationdata-privacycitizen-backlashdigital-rightslaw-enforcementsecurityfacial-recognitionmonitoringus-politics