EQUIPThe Verge · 44m ago
The vibes are bad for Flock in Washington
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Flock Safety faces intensified congressional scrutiny over its AI surveillance network following a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing. Despite the CEO's absence, lawmakers identified the company as the dominant figure in the industry, raising significant regulatory and oversight risks.
- 01Senate Judiciary subcommittee chair identified Flock as the primary leader in the surveillance industry
- 02Company leadership declined to testify during the recent hearing on AI surveillance networks
- 03Washington lawmakers are increasing focus on the regulatory implications of large scale monitoring technology
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Flock is in the hot seat in Washington, even if its CEO declined to actually face senators at a hearing about its "AI Surveillance Network" on Wednesday. "There's many players in this industry, but there's one name that really stands out above the rest, and that is Flock," Senate Judiciary crime and counterterrorism subcommittee chair […]