According to MIT Technology Review, Flock, a police-tech company operating a network of approximately 120,000 automatic license plate readers across the United States, announced changes to its platform last Thursday. The announcement comes as the company faces ongoing scrutiny regarding its surveillance technology.
The article, which originally appeared in The Algorithm newsletter, suggests there is a broader debate surrounding Flock’s technology and its defenders. However, the provided excerpt does not detail the specific nature of the platform changes announced by the company or elaborate on what critics argue Flock’s defenders are overlooking.
Flock has become a major player in law enforcement technology through its extensive network of automated license plate readers, which capture and store vehicle data for police departments nationwide. The company’s technology has raised questions about privacy and surveillance practices in communities where the systems are deployed.