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'CHINE-LIKE SURVEILLANCE STATE': Former Pentagon official SOUNDS OFF on Flock cameras

07 SEP 2026 · 20:30 ET·8:58·60.3K VIEWS·2.8× USUAL PACE

A panel on Fox News' 'Outnumbered' debated the proliferation of Flock safety cameras across U.S. communities, with former Pentagon AI policy director Mark Beall warning of a potential 'China-like surveillance state.' The discussion centered on privacy concerns surrounding license plate readers and the speed at which technology is outpacing current laws.

WHY IT MATTERS

The debate highlights a growing bipartisan concern that widespread use of license plate reader technology, while aiding law enforcement in solving crimes, could lead to mass surveillance and infringe upon citizens' privacy rights.

ALSO DISCUSSED

The segment touched upon the need for stronger guardrails and oversight for AI technology, with references to Senator Josh Hawley's investigation into Flock cameras and Governor DeSantis's stance against surveillance states in Florida.

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