A $7.5 billion cop-tech darling runs headfirst into human consequences

Flock Safety, a $7.5 billion company providing AI-powered license plate readers to police departments across thousands of communities, is facing scrutiny over the real-world consequences when their surveillance technology makes mistakes. The article highlights how errors in automated license plate recognition can lead to severe outcomes for individuals, representing a case study in how AI surveillance systems deployed at massive scale can cause documented harm to people's lives.