Senators try to 'get to the bottom of' AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns

A Senate panel led by Sen. Josh Hawley held a hearing to investigate AI-powered surveillance camera networks, specifically focusing on manufacturers like Flock Safety. The inquiry aims to determine if the technology infringes on public privacy. This represents the first Congressional hearing on these nationwide surveillance systems.
A Senate panel held the first Congressional hearing Wednesday on AI-powered surveillance cameras manufacturers, such as Flock Safety, in an attempt to "get to the bottom" of whether the technology infringes on the public's privacy. The hearing — titled "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network" — was spearheaded by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo), the...
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