Watch live: Hawley turns spotlight on Flock, AI-powered cameras
Summary
A Senate panel led by Sen. Josh Hawley will examine Flock Safety’s large network of AI-powered license plate cameras. The investigation focuses on issues related to privacy and the possible misuse of data gathered from over 120,000 cameras.Key Facts
- The Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism is conducting the investigation.
- Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chairs the subcommittee overseeing the inquiry.
- Flock Safety operates more than 120,000 license plate cameras using artificial intelligence (AI).
- These cameras automatically read and record vehicle license plates.
- Lawmakers are concerned about privacy rights related to the data collected.
- The investigation aims to understand how the data is stored, shared, and used.
- The review will explore any risks of the data being misused or abused.
- This hearing will bring public attention to surveillance technology and its impacts.
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