A Senate panel conducted its first Congressional hearing on September 23, 2026, regarding manufacturers of AI-powered surveillance cameras, including Flock Safety. The hearing, titled "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network," aimed to investigate whether this technology infringes on public privacy rights. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) led the hearing.
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Senate Panel Holds Hearing on AI Surveillance Networks and Privacy Concerns
On September 23, 2026, a Senate panel held a hearing to examine AI-powered surveillance cameras, specifically focusing on Flock Safety. The session aimed to address concerns regarding potential privacy infringements associated with this technology.
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