A network of artificial intelligence-powered license plate readers operated by the private company Flock is rapidly growing throughout the United States.
Currently, approximately 130,000 of these devices are deployed nationwide, with law enforcement agencies serving as the primary users.
This rapid expansion has sparked significant privacy concerns and public protests.
BBC Verify investigates Flock’s surveillance system and the mounting opposition it faces, with reporting from Jake Horton.
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