Flock surveillance cameras can pose a crash risk for drivers, US experts say
TL;DR
Roadside safety advocates say some automated license plate readers may not meet highway safety standards Flock Safety cameras have been pilloried for facilitating the AI-powered surveillance of private citizens and for targeting immigrants for years. But now safety advocates are also claiming that their physical location can pose potential roadside hazards.
Nauti's Take
Operators of AI-powered surveillance systems should treat physical placement as part of the risk review: document road clearance, sightlines, power equipment, and local permits before deployment. The source base here is narrow, so teams should verify the installation with the relevant transport authority and look for concrete inspection or crash records.
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