Flock’s AI misuse tool faces expert skepticism
TL;DR. Flock introduced a mandatory AI-powered audit tool to detect and suspend law enforcement officers misusing its license plate reader data. - The new system identifies abnormal activity to block officers who stalk individuals using surveillance tech. - Experts and the ACLU question the tool's effectiveness, citing a lack of independent data and transparency. - Flock previously made the tool optional, but only one-third of agencies adopted it until it became mandatory.
- Flock made its AI-driven audit tool mandatory for agencies using its license plate reader data.
- The tool automatically detects abnormal activity and suspends access for officers misusing the system.
- Experts and the ACLU express concern about the lack of independent data proving the tool's effectiveness.
- The move follows incidents of officers using Flock cameras to stalk acquaintances, with one Georgia case leading to arrests.
Sources
- Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say — arstechnica.com