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Abbott pauses state funding as Texas cities ditch Flock cameras
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Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras amid a nationwide pushback against the AI-powered surveillance devices. Abbott spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris said while state-provided funding was being cut off, most funding for Flock cameras in Texas comes from the federal …
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The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network.
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered all state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras as scrutiny over the AI-powered surveillance devices has mounted. The order came as The Texas Tribune […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network. The decision, which was communicated to state agencies on Thursday evening, came as The Texas Tribune said it was prepar…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all state agencies to stop funding local law enforcement Flock camera purchases and operations. The move comes shortly after the Texas Tribune announced an investigation into $30 million provided to local police departments for Flock cameras.
Gov. Greg Abbott has halted state funding for the AI-powered license plate readers as privacy concerns and reports of misuse fuel a growing backlash against the technology.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to pause funding for Flock cameras amid a nationwide pushback against the AI-powered surveillance devices. Abbott spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris said while state-provided funding was being cut off, most funding for Flock cameras in Texas comes from the federal …
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