Flock shock rocks cop cam vendor as protests mount

The Register reports that protests are mounting against police body camera vendor Axon, with the company facing backlash over its AI-powered products. The article highlights concerns from civil liberties groups and the public about the use of facial recognition and other surveillance technologies in law enforcement.

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