Senators try to ‘get to the bottom of’ AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns
Hawley led a hearing examining privacy concerns and alleged misuse involving Flock’s surveillance network.
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Published Sep 23, 2026
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A Senate hearing led by Josh Hawley examined privacy concerns and alleged misuse involving Flock Safety’s AI-powered license-plate camera network. Witnesses described legal risks and a wrongful arrest tied to the technology, while senators questioned how federal agencies may access its data.
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Josh Hawley
R · MO · SEN
Senate subcommittee chair who led the hearing and opened an investigation into Flock’s camera network.
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Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN
Subcommittee ranking member who called for balancing privacy and security and asked about state restrictions on use of license-plate data in immigration investigations.
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