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Montana Senate Candidate Shoots Flock Camera in Wild New Ad
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (654+ words) Seth Bodnar, the former University of Montana president running for the state's U.S. Senate seat as an independent, posted a new video ad in which he criticizes Flock security cameras, taking aim and shooting one at the end. Amid growing backlash,…...
Software developer makes app to detect people using smart glasses to spy on women
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (104+ words) SANTA ROSA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 08: In this photo illustration, the Meta and Instagram logos are seen on screens on January 08, 2025 in Santa Rosa, Philippines. Meta has announced the discontinuation of its fact-checking program, transitioning to a community-driven model that relies on…...
Ohio Lawmakers Call for ODOT to End use of Flock Cameras
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (795+ words) A bipartisan group of Ohio lawmakers are urging the state’s Director of Transportation to take down automated license plate readers on state roads. They also urged state transportation officials to reject future permits and publicly share data about any camera…...
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
33+ min ago (787+ words) Alcohol buyers will be able to use a digital ID app on their phones to prove their age under new rules introduced on Tuesday. Pubs and shops in England and Wales can use the tech in addition to current physical…...
Senate candidate shoots flock camera with shotgun in campaign ad
52+ min ago (1008+ words) Sep 14, 2026 at 06:48 PM EDT Montana Senate candidate Seth Bodnar released a campaign video showing himself blasting a Flock Safety surveillance camera with a shotgun. The stunt thrusts the already‑heated fight over automated license plate readers deeper into the 2026 midterms…...
Concerns about Flock safety cameras could lead to change in South Carolina
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (348+ words) ROCK HILL, S.C. — Lawmakers told Channel 9 they expect several bills to be introduced, pushing to regulate or ban the use of Flock safety cameras in South Carolina. Citizens all over Rock Hill have been questioning local leaders about the technology, and…...
El Paso Flock cameras shut down after governor halts state funding
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (416+ words) EL PASO, Texas — This week, city leaders in El Paso will discuss removing all Flock cameras citywide following the governor’s order that stops state funding for the automated license plate readers. Many El Paso residents are looking forward to seeing…...
As Richmond’s FOIA foibles persist, city claims it has no ‘Flock’ contract
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (1514+ words) Last month, The Richmonder filed records requests with several localities asking for contracts with Flock Safety, the company whose automated surveillance cameras have caused blowback across the country. The three Freedom of Information Act requests had almost identical wording. Chesterfield…...
Anthropic exposes UAE-linked AI campaign targeting the Muslim Brotherhood
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (903+ words) Anthropic has uncovered the use of its AI model, Claude, in covert political influence operations and digital surveillance, including an orchestrated campaign that the firm attributed with “high confidence” to United Arab Emirates government officials. In a report released last…...
Fullerton Council to Hear Flock Camera Update Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (352+ words) Fullerton’s use of Flock Safety license plate readers will return to the City Council Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following concerns raised by residents over the city’s growing use of automated vehicle surveillance. The September 15 agenda lists a “Flock Cameras Update” as a…...