3 Cities in California's Bay Area to Continue Using Controversial Flock Camera System

3 cities in California's Bay Area to continue using controversial Flock camera system

BRENTWOOD, Calif. — While others in the Bay Area may have ended or are reviewing contracts with Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns, three East Contra Costa County cities said they will continue using the controversial surveillance technology. Police departments…

A number of US cities are pulling the plug on Flock Safety's AI cameras

Flock, valued at roughly $7.5 billion and backed by venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz, says its systems help police identify vehicles linked to criminal activity by analyzing license plates and other features, such as bumper stickers. But the same capability has alarmed privacy advocates and local governments, particularly after reports that...Read Entire Article