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Flock is catching flak. Experts say other surveillance tools are more worrisome

NPR | By Meg Anderson
Published October 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM CDT

AI-powered surveillance tools like Flock cameras have gotten a lot of media attention and public criticism, but there are many other lesser-known tools being deployed by local police departments.

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