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Knox County just pulled the plug on dozens of automatic license plate reader cameras, wiping all collected data except in active criminal cases—and cutting ties with tech suppliers. The move follows heated debate over mass surveillance and civil liberties, with commissioners unable to confirm if the sheriff’s office had an active contract with Flock Safety. This local action is part of a broader national trend: state lawmakers are drafting stricter oversight laws, while a U.S. Representative proposes a federal ban on surveillance tech purchases, including blocking federal funding for such equipment. Knox County’s bold step signals a rising public demand for transparency and control over personal data in the age of AI-powered policing.

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