Flock says its cameras make US safer - so why are they being sabotaged?

AI‑driven security cameras are becoming a flashpoint in neighborhoods across the United States, where a wave of vandalism has targeted the devices. Activists and ordinary residents, alarmed by the rapid expansion of facial‑recognition and data‑collection systems, have been smashing lenses, covering lenses with paint and posting warnings on social media. The incidents highlight a growing backlash against what many see as an intrusive surveillance infrastructure that threatens privacy and civil liberties. Law‑enforcement officials are now weighing how to protect the technology while addressing public concerns, and the debate is prompting lawmakers to consider stricter regulations on AI‑enabled monitoring.

The AI-powered cameras have been vandalised across the US, as citizens object to the growing surveillance network.