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Senators try to 'get to the bottom of' AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns

The Hill - Sep 23, 2026

A Senate panel held the first Congressional hearing Wednesday on AI-powered surveillance cameras manufacturers, such as Flock Safety, in an attempt to "get to the bottom" of whether the technology infringes on the public's privacy. The hearing — titled "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide AI Surveillance Network" — was spearheaded by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo), the...

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