Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on Flock AI surveillance cameras amid growing privacy backlash. The decision follows a Texas Tribune investigation revealing over $30 million spent on the cameras, funded through a $1 surcharge on insurance policies, and multiple incidents of law enforcement misconduct involving the systems.
Background
Flock Safety's AI-powered surveillance cameras have expanded rapidly across U.S. cities, raising concerns about mass surveillance and data privacy. The company's partnership with law enforcement has faced scrutiny after several high-profile cases of officers misusing access to the system.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Aug 30, 2026 at 11:35 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10