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As More Unions Oppose ICE and Israel, the Right Is Cracking Down
The right is trying to gain access to labor unions’ minutes, membership lists, and Zoom chats.
In Virginia, Racism and Redlining Are Fueling a Flock Camera Backlash
Police in Hampton Roads saturated Black and low-income neighborhoods with Flock-style cameras, a study found.
As Resistance to Flock Cameras Grows, Another Surveillance Network Is Spreading
Fusus software is being used in at least 324 US communities, with nearly 624,000 cameras connected to a Fusus network.
Progressives and Republicans Introduce Competing Bills to Rein In Flock Cameras
The Ban Flock Act aims to slow the rise of Flock-style cameras amid rising fears about AI mass surveillance.
Activists Target What They Call a Major “Spy Center” for ICE in Rural Vermont
As ICE widens its surveillance dragnet, activists plan a week of action to disrupt a major data network.
Amazon Is Deploying AI to Spy on Its Workers and Bust Unions Before They Form
Internal company documents obtained by a Canadian labor board show how Amazon is tracking workers’ every move.
This Group Made Tech to Protect Users’ Privacy. Trump Labeled Them Terrorists.
Trump’s war on the left is coming for anti-surveillance technology providers.
It’s Not Just Flock. Police Can’t Be Trusted With Our Data.
An Illinois State Police database available online listed personal information, including Social Security numbers.
Big Tech’s Debate Over “Open” and “Safe” AI Leaves Corporate Power Unquestioned
Two seemingly contradictory letters emerging from the AI industry point toward the same future.
Alabama Utility Partners With Flock to Sell More Surveillance to Cities
Alabama Power has acted as a middleman to sell surveillance services to more than 80 municipalities.