Texas Ends State Funding for Flock AI License-Plate Readers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to stop paying for Flock’s AI-powered license-plate reader system, according to Decrypt. The decision comes as public criticism grows over privacy issues linked to the technology and scandals involving alleged officer misuse across the state. Flock’s cameras use artificial intelligence to read vehicle license plates, but the source material does not specify how many agencies or contracts will be affected, or when the funding cutoff will take effect. The move represents a state-level response to mounting concerns about the use of automated surveillance tools by law enforcement. The development has no stated connection to cryptocurrency markets or the digital assets associated with this page.