{
  "id": 7341083,
  "title": "Trump Throws His Weight Behind Flock Cameras",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trump-throws-his-weight-behind-flock-cameras",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T15:16:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/future-society/trump-backs-flock-cameras"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising turn, President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Flock Safety, a surveillance technology firm notorious for its vast network of AI-powered cameras and license plate scanners. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump expressed his support for the company, stating, \"I sort of like them because of that, because of law enforcement, but some people don’t.\" The president's endorsement is notable, given the company's troubled reputation following recent investigations that revealed widespread misuse of its systems by police officers, resulting in privacy violations and even harm to innocent individuals. Despite the potential backlash, Trump's backing of Flock Safety comes at a critical juncture for the company, as its reputation continues to deteriorate following a recent WaPo investigation that exposed over fifty cases of abuse. The endorsement further highlights Trump's disregard for public opinion and his willingness to throw his weight behind controversial initiatives, even those as unpopular as data centers.",
  "summary": "\"I like them.\" The post Trump Throws His Weight Behind Flock Cameras appeared first on Futurism .",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump endorses Flock Safety surveillance technology firm.",
    "Trump praises firm for law enforcement benefits, despite controversy.",
    "Endorsement amid company's reputation decline following abuse investigation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}