Texas Democrat bets anger over Flock cameras and data centers could make her America’s unlikeliest governor

Gina Hinojosa talks to Eric Garcia about the growing backlash in Texas and how it could feed a ‘bite back’ against Republicans in November

Republicans are spending big attacking Democrats on data centers. So why is Trump saying 'let data reign'?  CNN

A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms  USA Today

Americans are starting to recognize the dangers of pervasive surveillance by automated license plate readers.

AI may be booming, but the infrastructure powering it has become a political liability. For years, governors competed to lure data centers with tax breaks, expedited permitting, and promises of jobs and investment. Now, as sprawling AI campuses drive concerns over electricity prices, water use, and local control, some

Backlash against Flock has led to the state of Texas pausing funding on the AI cameras.

As backlash grows over Flock's AI surveillance cameras, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has frozen state spending on them. The move came just ahead of the publication of a Texas Tribune investigation that revealed the state spent over $30 million on Flock cameras. That money was primarily raised by tacking a $1 fee onto ins

Privacy vs. Security: Readers Clash Over Flock License-Plate Cameras  WSJ

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all state agencies to stop funding local law enforcement Flock camera purchases and operations. The move comes shortly after the Texas Tribune announced an investigation into $30 million provided to local police departments for Flock cameras.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Chinese propaganda isn't driving anti-data-center sentiment in the United States. Katina Zentz/San Antonio Express-News via Getty Images Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pushed back on claims that China is driving US data center opposition. Abbott said his data center pivot was driven by legitimate c

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state agencies to halt funding for Flock cameras amid a backlash against the company.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network.  The decision, which was communicated to state agencies on Thursday evening, came as The Texas Tribune said it was preparing to publish an i

Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to pause funding for Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers as cities cancel contracts over privacy.

The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network.

More than a dozen local law enforcement agencies across the country have used opioid settlement money to procure Flock cameras and other AI-powered automated license plate readers (ALPRs), an investigation by Mother Jones has found. Settlement funds began flowing to states and localities in 2022, after major pharmaceut