FLOCK FACES SENATE SCRUTINY OVER AI SURVEILLANCE

The Senate Judiciary Committee's crime and counterterrorism subcommittee held a hearing on AI surveillance networks Wednesday, with Flock notably absent despite being called out by leadership. "There's many players in this industry, but there's one name that really stands out above the rest, and that is Flock," Hawley (R-MO) said. "If you haven't heard of Flock, all I have to say is, Flock's probably heard of you." The remark underscores mounting concerns about Flock's surveillance capabilities and data collection practices. The company operates a network that aggregates footage from law enforcement cameras and other sources, raising privacy questions among lawmakers. Flock's decision to have its CEO skip the hearing rather than defend the company's operations suggests the regulatory environment for AI surveillance firms is tightening. Other industry players, including Axon, faced similar scrutiny during the proceedings.