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Why Flock Cameras Are Facing Backlash

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Flock Safety, the company behind the AI-enabled street cameras, has grown into a multibillion-dollar surveillance giant over the last few years. Supporters say the cameras have helped police reduce crime and solve cases. But critics say they violate privacy rights and are easily misused. WSJ’s Kris Maher reports on recent Flock protests and how the company is responding to the backlash. Imani Moise hosts. Further Listening: - The Vanishing of an Anti-AI Activist - The ‘Class of AI’ Enters the Workforce Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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