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Texas is deploying a growing network of AI-powered surveillance cameras from Flock Safety, capturing detailed vehicle data without warrants — sparking fierce debate over privacy versus public safety. While law enforcement agencies, including the Texas DPS, use the tech to track stolen cars and locate missing persons, critics warn of misuse and erosion of constitutional rights. Some residents are even vandalizing the cameras, while federal lawmakers push for warrant requirements. Despite backlash, more departments are considering adoption, drawn by the tech’s crime-solving potential — but as the system expands, tensions rise over unchecked surveillance and personal data protection.

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