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Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast
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Flock cameras, commonly known as automated license plate readers (ALPRs), are rapidly spreading across the United States and can track more than just license plates. These cameras are typically mounted along roadways, logging the movements of vehicles that pass within their field of vision.
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- Praise: Flock's AI-powered cameras automate the identification of vehicles, significantly reducing the need for manual review of footage, which enhances efficiency in surveillance.
- Praise: The growing public discourse around the use of surveillance technology indicates an increasing awareness of privacy concerns, which could lead to more robust regulations.
- Concern: The expansion of Flock cameras raises significant ethical concerns about privacy and surveillance, as they enable extensive tracking of individuals without oversight.
- Concern: The technology's deployment by private companies to circumvent traditional regulatory checks poses risks of unchecked surveillance in communities.