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Ex-Pentagon official warns Flock cameras risk surveillance state

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A former Pentagon official has warned that Flock Safety cameras could contribute to a surveillance state. This warning comes as a Florida sheriff is pushing back against a state order to remove these cameras. The official, who previously directed AI policy at the Pentagon, expressed concerns about the potential for widespread surveillance. AI

IMPACT Concerns about AI-powered surveillance technology highlight potential societal risks.

RANK_REASON The item discusses concerns raised by a former official about technology, fitting the commentary bucket.

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Ex-Pentagon official warns Flock cameras risk surveillance state

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Flock cameras could create surveillance state, ex-Pentagon official warns Florida sheriff pushes back after state orders takedown of Flock Safety cameras Former

    Flock cameras could create surveillance state, ex-Pentagon official warns Florida sheriff pushes back after state orders takedown of Flock Safety cameras Former Pentagon A.I. Policy Director Mark… # NewsBeep # News # US # USA # UnitedStates # UnitedStatesOfAmerica # Artificialint…

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