Spread of Flock Safety cameras in Michigan raises concerns of increased surveillance

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Spread of Flock Safety cameras in Michigan raises concerns of increased surveillance

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deflock.me@sh.itjust.works · 9 days ago

Throughout the past few years, the use of Flock Safety license plate readers has been spreading across Michigan. Flock Safety, a private surveillance company based in Atlanta, provides cameras and various technologies — some of which utilize artificial intelligence — to law enforcement, neighborhoods and businesses. The solar-powered license plate readers collect information on the […]

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Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car’s location, date, and time. They also capture your car’s make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles—regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. While these systems can be useful for tracking stolen cars or wanted individuals, they are mostly used to track the movements of innocent people.

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