Senators try to 'get to the bottom of' AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns

On Wednesday, a Senate panel convened the first congressional hearing examining manufacturers of artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras, specifically focusing on companies like Flock Safety. The session, titled "Always Watching: Flock's Nationwide," was organized as lawmakers attempt to "get to the bottom" of the technology's implications.

The central issue addressed during the hearing is whether the widespread deployment of AI-enabled surveillance networks infringes upon the public's right to privacy.