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At least 18 U.S. law enforcement officers caught abusing automated surveillance tool to track romantic partners. Investigation reveals officers exploited controversial facial recognition system for personal stalking.
At least 18 U.S. law enforcement officers were caught abusing Flock AI automated license plate readers to track romantic partners. The investigation reveals how officers exploited a surveillance tool designed for investigative purposes to conduct personal stalking. Flock's system flags officers' searches for review, which is how the abuse was detected, but the abuse itself shows how surveillance tools designed for law enforcement can be weaponized by individual officers with personal motives.
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