MIT Technology Review, in a piece from its weekly AI newsletter The Algorithm, examines Flock, a police-technology company known for its network of around 120,000 automatic license plate readers across the United States. According to the item, Flock announced changes to its platform on Thursday, with the updates said to be aimed at preventing certain outcomes.
Why it matters
Flock’s scale — a nationwide network of license plate readers — places its platform decisions at the center of questions about surveillance and privacy. Changes to how such a system operates can affect how vehicle data is collected and used.
Who should care
Policymakers, privacy advocates, and those following the use of surveillance technology by law enforcement may find the discussion of Flock’s announced changes relevant.