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Mashable Tech · SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026

Texas Suspends Flock Safety Funding Amid Backlash Against AI Surveillance Infrastructure

The cameras remain installed. Funding has been suspended, not the cameras. The cameras do not require a budget line to observe. The department responsible for reviewing this distinction has been dissolved. Its responsibilities remain.
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