Flock reinstalls AI cameras in Dayton despite city’s ban
Dayton, Minnesota, accused Flock of reinstalling two AI surveillance cameras in September after the city suspended its contract on August 25. The city’s police department received a maintenance work order on September 17 but responded the next day that the program was on hold and no work should proceed. Despite this, Flock allegedly reinstalled the cameras without authorization, prompting…
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- Dayton suspended Flock’s AI cameras on August 25 after privacy concerns and vandalism
- Flock allegedly reinstalled two cameras in September despite city’s halt order
- Citizens spotted cameras and reported them before the city’s September 29 Facebook post
The city had already disabled and removed Flock cameras on August 20 after vandalism and privacy concerns. Flock’s history includes misread license plates leading to unjust stops and false assurances to city councils about data practices. The company’s actions risk further damaging its reputation amid ongoing debates over AI surveillance ethics.
Flock ignores Minnesota city’s orders not to reinstall AI surveillance cameras — citizens complain after spotting two cameras despite the city canceling its contract
Tom's Hardware · 29 October 2026
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