Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code
2026-08-19
Wired
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Flock Safety has developed an AI-powered tool, OS Investigate, that allows police to track and profile drivers based on movement patterns, not just license plates. Deployed across 6,000 US communities, the system enables surveillance, profiling, and has led to abuses such as stalking and privacy violations, raising significant human rights concerns.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly describes an AI system used by law enforcement that directly leads to violations of privacy and constitutional rights, which are breaches of fundamental human rights. The system's design and deployment have already resulted in misuse by officers, including warrantless surveillance and tracking of individuals without cause. The AI system's role is pivotal in enabling these harms through its advanced data integration, pattern recognition, and profiling capabilities. The harms are realized and ongoing, not merely potential, meeting the criteria for an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.[AI generated]