Two new congressional bills show that bipartisan backlash against AI-powered ALPR cameras has intensified, putting Flock and other license plate reader companies under growing political pressure. Lawmakers and privacy advocates argue the systems enable mass surveillance and abuse, while Flock says the technology needs guardrails, oversight, and support for public safety. #Flock #ALPR #JoshHawley #BernieSanders #JeffMerkley #AOC #Motorola #Axon
Keypoints
- Congress introduced two bills targeting AI-enabled ALPR cameras.
- Hawley’s bill seeks stronger safeguards for Flock-style license plate readers.
- Sanders, Merkley, and Ocasio-Cortez proposed a broader federal crackdown.
- Privacy advocates warn ALPR networks enable mass surveillance and abuse.
- Flock says it supports guardrails, accountability, and public safety use.
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