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Texas Governor Abbott Blocks Funding for Flock Cameras Amid AI Surveillance Backlash

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state funding for Flock cameras due to growing bipartisan concerns over AI surveillance and privacy issues. This decision follows a Texas Tribune investigation revealing that the state had spent over $30 million on these cameras, which were initially funded through a fee on insurance policies.

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Governor Abbott's decision to block further funding for Flock cameras marks a significant shift in state policy regarding AI surveillance technology.

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Texas spent over $30 million on Flock cameras.

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Flock cameras have drawn ire from across the political spectrum due to privacy concerns.

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Cities around the country have been canceling their contracts with Flock.

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Abbott's Democratic opponent criticized him for expanding the use of Flock cameras.

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Texas Governor Abbott blocks funding for more Flock cameras

The Verge·1h ago