Several cities have canceled or reconsidered their contracts for AI-powered license plate reader systems. These systems, known as Flock cameras, have been the subject of recent scrutiny.
As a result of the cities' actions, state funding has been paused. The decision to pause funding was made by Abbott.
Further information about the situation and the Flock cameras is available from the source. Details about the specific cities involved and the reasons behind their decisions are also available.
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