Senate Launches Investigation Into AI Surveillance Firm Flock Safety Over Data Retention

Senate subcommittee launches an investigation into AI surveillance maker Flock Safety. Sen. Josh Hawley demanded internal records detailing how the company handles law enforcement access, camera placement, and data retention. The probe represents the highest political pushback yet against Flock's nationwide network of automated surveillance cameras. Hawley warned that Congress could issue a subpoena if CEO Garrett Langley refuses to turn over the requested documents. Flock defended its business practices, stating that it's actively improving privacy features while listening to civil liberties groups. "Congress never authorized the network your industry has built." — Sen. Josh Hawley Private surveillance infrastructure on public streets was always running on borrowed time once lawmakers figured out what the industry was up to.