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Flock-Powered Police Chiefs Stalking Women Shows Why Warrants Are Needed

Police using AI surveillance to stalk women. Here's why your AI governance framework needs teeth.

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Why it matters

High-profile misuse of AI surveillance tools by law enforcement exposes critical gaps in AI accountability and governance. This is the real-world policy wake-up call boards need to hear about algorithmic oversight and consent frameworks.

The key facts

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  1. Flock AI surveillance platform misused by police chiefs for stalking

  2. Published June 2026 — emerging enforcement/governance gap

  3. Highlights absence of warrant/oversight requirements for AI surveillance deployment

  4. Directly relevant to AI ethics, governance, and regulatory frameworks

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