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Cities across the metro are installing AI-powered surveillance cameras from Flock, sparking a privacy crisis as residents demand transparency—some even taking matters into their own hands. A grassroots “DeFlock” movement is pushing for answers on who pays, who installs, and who accesses the data. Flock responded with new policies: an audit tool to flag misuse and slashing data retention from 30 to 7 days, claiming police departments own the footage. But critics say these changes are hollow without real oversight. In Weston, Missouri, community action stopped camera deployment—proving public pressure can halt surveillance expansion. The debate rages: are these cameras protecting us—or paving the way for abuse?

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