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  1. Patricia Rucker sponsored a bill in West Virginia while the Institute for Justice advocated for food freedom in the state.
  2. Flock Safety is facing scrutiny over its use of ALPR technology in West Virginia, with the technology being used in the state.

West Virginia Lawmakers Question Flock Safety Over AI Surveillance Technology

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What happened

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West Virginia lawmakers are considering regulations for artificial intelligence-driven police surveillance technology. The House Committee on Government Organization gave Flock Safety a deadline to provide written answers to a series of questions sent in a letter dated August 14. These questions cover topics such as security incidents, data sharing, and accuracy rates.

From herald-dispatch.com, bdtonline.com

Why it matters

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The scrutiny relates to the use of AI surveillance technology within West Virginia. Lawmakers plan to introduce legislation regarding the technology in 2027 after gathering information to craft safeguards.

Flock Safety is facing scrutiny over its use of ALPR technology in West Virginia.

From herald-dispatch.com

Who's involved

  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company under review by state lawmakers
  • West VirginiaState of the United States of America considering new regulations for AI surveillance

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  1. Leavitt represents lawmakers questioning Flock Safety over surveillance regulation.1 source
  2. WV lawmakers are considering regulating AI surveillance technology.1 source

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Flock Safety is facing scrutiny over its use of ALPR technology in West Virginia, with the technology being used in the state.

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