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Former Pentagon AI chief warns Flock cameras could create 'China-like surveillance state' in the US
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Former Pentagon AI Policy Director Mark Beall said Flock cameras could create a surveillance state without strict court oversight. Flock Safety manufactures automated license plate reader cameras used by law enforcement agencies across the United States. Beall did not specify which oversight mechanisms he believes are necessary or provide evidence that current deployment has resulted in widespread privacy violations.
