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AI Cameras Under Fire Over Privacy | Odessa News
AI-powered cameras like Flock are sparking a national privacy firestorm as law enforcement scans every car without warrants, logging everything from license plates to bumper stickers. After high-profile abuses—including tracking an abortion seeker—a wave of outrage has pushed residents and civil rights groups to demand removal. But the fight is messy: these systems are often bought by private entities like HOAs and utilities, making shutdowns legally and contractually tangled. While some cities have cut ties and lawmakers push for warrant requirements, police defend the tech as vital for…
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