# Flock tries to quell surveillance fears as questions pile up

> Source: <https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6030740-civil-liberties-backlash-ai-surveillance/>
> Published: 2026-08-16 21:00:00+00:00

Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers. Amid a wave of privacy lawsuits and terminated contracts, Flock announced changes to its privacy and data retention policies Thursday in an attempt to quell concerns around mass surveillance and misuse…