SMRTR TechJun 30, 2026Reddit

License plate cameras are scanning 20 billion vehicles a month, cities are starting to push back

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Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate cameras now scan 20 billion vehicles monthly, helping police solve crimes and make roughly one million arrests last year. But the mass data collection is sparking backlash nationwide, with about 50 cities canceling contracts over privacy concerns, including fears of warrantless tracking and unauthorized immigration-related searches.

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