Texas blocks funding for Flock as backlash grows against AI surveillance cameras

Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Look Up Say More Switch Off Creator Playbook Mashable Voices Trending Now Mashable Selects Safety Net Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List In My Bag All Series Governor Greg Abbott was previously criticized by his Democratic challenger for funding Flock cameras. Backlash against Flock has led to the state of Texas pausing funding on the AI cameras. Flock's AI surveillance cameras are increasingly being targeted by its critics across the country. No, we're not just talking about vigilantes who are taking the cameras down in their towns. And it's a bipartisan effort; an anti-Flock position is being taken up by both Republican and Democratic politicians.