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Flock Safety’s AI license plate readers are sparking a privacy firestorm as they collect far more than plates—car models, colors, bumper stickers—and store data for weeks. The company’s new seven-day retention policy and CEO apology over misuse feel like cosmetic fixes to critics, who call it “window dressing” and demand stronger oversight. Lawsuits are piling up as cities face accusations of enabling mass surveillance, with courts split on whether this tech violates privacy. With state-level bills emerging, the battle between public safety and personal rights is heating up—and far from settled.

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