Flock's Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance
18 hours ago
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- Flock's ALPR technology is expanding beyond driver surveillance, creating a nationwide mass-surveillance infrastructure.
- Flock's surveillance data is being used by ICE for immigration enforcement, including the Trump Administration's removal program.
- Police departments use Flock's system for nationwide searches, with records showing many searches are conducted for ICE.
- A Texas police officer used Flock's system to search for a woman who had a self-administered abortion, raising privacy concerns.
- Flock plans to integrate with commercial data brokers, enabling police to link license plates to personal information.
- Flock is expanding its technology to include video surveillance and AI-powered searches, increasing tracking capabilities.
- The company announced the 'Flock Business Network,' allowing private organizations to collaborate on crime prevention, raising concerns about blacklisting.
- Flock's AI analytics now generate suspicion by analyzing vehicle movement patterns to identify 'suspect' activities.
- The expansion of Flock's surveillance infrastructure highlights the need for stronger privacy protections against AI surveillance.