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This article centers on the societal and policy implications of AI-driven mass surveillance tools, specifically addressing misuse cases involving facial recognition and license plate reading. The discussion highlights the emerging tension between public safety applications and privacy rights, a critical debate for the governance of autonomous systems.
Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash

Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.
The country needs to find a “compromise” between privacy and safety, according to Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley. “When people talk about just one of these, privacy or safety, they’re prioritizing the wrong thing, and what we have to prioritize as a country is compromise,” Langley said during a recent interview with Fox News. “How do we have…
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