- Dallas police now use over 600 AI-powered traffic cameras.
- Supporters say the system helps solve crimes quickly.
- Critics warn the tech raises privacy and misuse concerns.
Citizens who prefer to remain off the radar, so to speak, might want to avoid Dallas, Texas. While the state itself preaches freedom and independence from government overreach, the city has embraced AI-powered traffic cameras that take pictures and video of countless cars and citizens every day. Proponents say they’re for safety, while opponents claim they’re a serious privacy concern.
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According to public records obtainedby The Dallas Morning News, Dallas police now have access to more than 600 license-plate reading cameras mounted around the city, typically on 12-foot poles. In May, the City Council approved a three-year, $5.7 million contract with Flock Safety, funded through a mix of city money and state and federal grants…