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US Lawmakers Introduce Ban Flock Act to Halt AI Surveillance Cameras

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Senators Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced the Ban Flock Act, a legislative proposal aimed at curbing AI-powered surveillance. The act specifically targets the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) by federal agencies and seeks to block federal funding for state and local governments employing similar technology. This initiative is intended to halt the widespread proliferation of AI surveillance cameras that monitor Americans. AI

IMPACT This legislation could significantly restrict the deployment of AI-powered surveillance tools, impacting privacy and the use of automated tracking technologies.

RANK_REASON Introduction of a new legislative act by prominent lawmakers concerning AI policy. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US Lawmakers Introduce Ban Flock Act to Halt AI Surveillance Cameras

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    Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, & AOC are introducing the Ban Flock Act, to effectively put an end to AI surveillance cameras that track Americans. It would prohi

    Jeff Merkley, Bernie Sanders, & AOC are introducing the Ban Flock Act, to effectively put an end to AI surveillance cameras that track Americans. It would prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) & block federal funding from state & local gover…

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