Trump states that terror suspects in a potential Iran-related plan to target a UK base were under surveillance.
President Trump Comments on Arrests Related to Terrorism Plot WASHINGTON — President Trump indicated that several individuals arrested by British police on terrorism charges had been monitored for a considerable period. On Sunday, British officials detained five suspects who are believed to have been planning a van bombing at a military installation in the UK, […]
In this major Texas city, trash trucks are now part of the surveillance system.
Post-9/11 Surveillance and the Rise of New Technologies In the wake of September 11, the U.S. government quickly enacted the appropriately named Patriot Act. It’s a fair assumption that most Americans, proud of their country and wary of hostility, broadly agreed with the idea. Federal wiretaps and financial monitoring came to be seen as acceptable […]
Josh Hawley Requests Surveillance Company Leaders To Appear As Sector Under Scrutiny Over Privacy
Senator Hawley Invites Tech CEOs to Discuss License Plate Surveillance Issues On Friday, Republican Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri announced his invitation to technology CEOs to testify before Congress about growing concerns surrounding Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and their implications for mass surveillance. Hawley is currently investigating Flock Safety cameras, particularly focusing on their […]
Surveillance Patent Reveals Flock’s Monitoring is Much More Intrusive Than Claimed
Flock Safety’s own patent indicates that its surveillance capabilities are more extensive than what the company has publicly claimed, challenging assertions that its cameras merely function as license plate readers. The response to the Flock surveillance system has been rapid and, in many cases, quite effective. Activists and community members have pressured various states, counties, […]
Congress Leaving Capitol Early Without Addressing AI, Debt, or Mass Surveillance
The House made an early exit from Washington, D.C., for its October recess on Wednesday, planning to return only after the midterm elections on November 3. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that all votes scheduled for Thursday were canceled, with the last votes occurring on Wednesday afternoon. House leadership decided to pause sessions for […]
Congressman Seeks Surveillance Cameras To ‘Get The Flock Out’ Of His District
Rep. Pat Harrigan Critiques Surveillance State Created by Flock Safety WASHINGTON — Republican Representative Pat Harrigan from North Carolina has expressed strong opposition to the extensive surveillance mechanisms of Flock Safety and is suggesting that Congress finds ways to limit this increasingly contentious technology. A wide-ranging, bipartisan group of lawmakers, along with citizens and local […]
Trump Supports Newest Tool of the Surveillance State
Recently, President Donald Trump seemed to express support for a controversial surveillance system that utilizes artificial intelligence. This happened during a press interaction while he was flying on Air Force One. “I like them [Flock Safety cameras],” he remarked to reporters on Sunday as he was heading to Joint Base Andrews. The White House did […]
The U.S. Is Halting The Surveillance Camera System Monitoring Your Every Move
Officials Move Against License Plate Tracking Cameras Across the political spectrum, officials are taking steps to dismantle the expanding network of cameras monitoring American drivers. There’s a noticeable push from various state and federal leaders to impose restrictions on automated license plate readers (ALPRs), which are AI-driven cameras that scan the license plates of vehicles. […]
Is Michigan Leading Toward Another Mass Surveillance System?
In Michigan, a new pilot program is set to begin testing the idea of tracking the miles driven by residents using GPS technology and smartphones. This initiative raises privacy concerns since over 30% of residents have expressed worries about data privacy according to a recent state survey. The six-month pilot is expected to kick off […]
Senator Josh Hawley looks into Flock Safety’s AI surveillance system
Sen. Hawley Questions Flock Safety’s Surveillance Practices Amid Privacy Concerns Senator Josh Hawley is seeking clarity from Flock Safety regarding its extensive AI camera network and whether it has inadvertently established a searchable database tracking Americans’ movements. This comes as various communities across the nation reconsider their use of this technology due to escalating privacy […]