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Cities ditching Flock's AI license plate readers amid controversy

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Local governments are canceling contracts with Flock, a company that provides AI-enabled license plate readers. This trend is occurring across the United States, with examples in Florida and Washington state, following controversies surrounding the technology. AI

IMPACT Potential for increased scrutiny and regulation of AI-powered surveillance technologies by local governments.

RANK_REASON News about a company's product facing cancellations due to controversy.

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Cities ditching Flock's AI license plate readers amid controversy

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    📰 What happens after a town de-Flocks From Florida to Washington state, local governments across the country are canceling their contracts with Flock, the compa

    📰 What happens after a town de-Flocks From Florida to Washington state, local governments across the country are canceling their contracts with Flock, the company behind the controversial AI-enabled license plate readers, in response t... 📰 Source: The Verge 🔗 Link: https://www.t…

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