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 […]
US Navy Surveillance Plane Conducts Uncommon Flight Over Taiwan Strait Before Xi’s Visit to the White House
A U.S. Navy surveillance plane made its way through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, marking the first time in five months that such an event has been publicly noted. This occurrence comes just before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anticipated trip to Washington in September. The P-8A Poseidon aircraft traveled from the East China Sea into […]
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton, Paving the Way for a Potential Vote on Warrantless Surveillance Tool
Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence On Tuesday, the Senate approved Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This move could lead to the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The confirmation came with […]
Two Tennessee Politicians Are Targeting Flock’s Expanding Surveillance Network
Tennessee Republicans Raise Concerns Over License Plate Reader Technology Two leading Republicans in Tennessee are expressing concerns about the growing use of automatic license plate reading technology. They warn that the increasing number of surveillance cameras poses a threat to Americans’ privacy unless there are solid legal safeguards in place. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs […]
Think Flock Cameras Are Unsettling? Discover Their Other Surveillance Tool.
Expansion of Road Surveillance Technology into the Skies The firm behind the largest network of road surveillance cameras in the U.S. is now launching its technology into the air. Flock Safety, known for its Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR), has officially introduced a new aerial component, as reported by MotorBiscuit. According to a viral post […]
American Airlines’ new system for tracking flight attendants raises worries about surveillance.
American Airlines is facing criticism after rolling out a new employee scoring system. Detractors argue that the system closely monitors flight attendants, gathering data on everything from passenger ratings to their activity on Microsoft Teams. This has led to concerns about workplace surveillance, raising questions about compliance with California’s strict privacy laws. The Me@Work initiative […]
Map reveals surprising locations of Flock camera surveillance in California
California has a vast network of surveillance cameras, reminiscent of the paranoid tone in Rockwell’s song “Somebody’s Watching Me,” all set to capture the details of people going about their day. According to DeFlock maps, the U.S. features over 117,000 Flock Safety automatic license plate readers, with more than 16,000 stationed in California alone. These […]