The Download: Flock’s new rules, cloning’s future, and children’s cells
Flock is restricting police officers' access to its nationwide license plate reader network in response to growing surveillance concerns.
Police-tech firm Flock is tightening rules on officer access to its nationwide license plate reader network, responding to growing surveillance backlash. The change limits how police use the system, which has faced criticism over privacy and civil liberties concerns. This update is featured in today's edition of The Download, a weekday newsletter covering technology news. The newsletter also highlights stories on cloning’s future and children’s cells, though those details are not provided in this excerpt.