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Flock surveillance cameras are becoming an election campaign issue as voters reject the power of tech companies.

Flock surveillance cameras are becoming an election campaign issue as voters reject the power of tech companies.

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September 5th, 2026

Flock surveillance cameras are becoming an election campaign issue as voters reject the power of tech companies.

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Flock surveillance cameras record car license plates using artificial intelligence.

Las cámaras de vigilancia Flock registran las placas de los autos con inteligencia artificial.

They have become a central issue in election campaigns in the United States.

Se han vuelto un tema central en las campañas electorales de Estados Unidos.

Candidates from both parties in several states criticize them.

Candidatos de ambos partidos en varios estados las critican.

They say they are a form of mass surveillance without a court order.

Dicen que son una forma de vigilancia masiva sin orden judicial.

The company Flock Safety says its cameras work in 6,000 communities.

La empresa Flock Safety dice que sus cámaras funcionan en 6,000 comunidades.

It adds that they have helped solve nearly one million crimes.

Añade que han ayudado a resolver cerca de un millón de delitos.

In Pennsylvania, Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro said he would support a state ban.

En Pensilvania, el gobernador demócrata Josh Shapiro dijo que apoyaría una prohibición estatal.

His Republican opponent, Stacy Garrity, also asked to ban them.

Su oponente republicana, Stacy Garrity, también pidió prohibirlas.

In Wisconsin, Democrat David Crowley noted that he limited their use in Milwaukee County.

En Wisconsin, el demócrata David Crowley destacó que limitó su uso en el condado de Milwaukee.

His Republican rival, Tom Tiffany, proposed pausing state funds and creating a task force.

Su rival republicano, Tom Tiffany, propuso pausar fondos estatales y crear un grupo de trabajo.

In Michigan, Democratic candidate William Lawrence called them "the most un-American thing I can imagine."

En Míchigan, el candidato demócrata William Lawrence las llamó "lo más antiamericano que puedo imaginar".

In Florida, Democrat Angie Nixon's campaign sells shirts against the cameras.

En Florida, la campaña de la demócrata Angie Nixon vende camisetas contra las cámaras.

In Rhode Island, Governor Dan McKee paused the installation of new cameras before the primary.

En Rhode Island, el gobernador Dan McKee pausó la instalación de nuevas cámaras antes de la primaria.

In Texas, Senate Democrat James Talarico said that cameras have no place in his state.

En Texas, el candidato demócrata al Senado James Talarico declaró que las cámaras no tienen lugar en su estado.

President Donald Trump said that his administration is studying the issue.

El presidente Donald Trump dijo que su administración estudia el tema.

Police groups defend the technology.

Los grupos policiales defienden la tecnología.

Mitchell Davis III, police chief in Hazel Crest, Illinois, said the cameras are "invaluable".

Mitchell Davis III, jefe de policía en Hazel Crest, Illinois, dijo que las cámaras son "invaluables".

He added that removing them would be a mistake.

Añadió que eliminarlas sería un error.

Cayce Myers is a professor at Virginia Tech. He said there is a link between rejecting these cameras and greater social discomfort with artificial intelligence.

Cayce Myers, profesor en Virginia Tech, opinó que existe una relación entre el rechazo a estas cámaras y una mayor incomodidad social con la inteligencia artificial.

Josh Chavez is an HVAC installer in Texas. He said he sees a partnership between the government and big tech companies "at our expense".

Josh Chavez, un instalador de HVAC en Texas, dijo que ve una asociación entre el gobierno y las grandes tecnológicas "a costa nuestra".

September 5th, 2026

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