Flock's AI Tool Lets Police Search Camera Feeds Using Text Descriptions

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Surveillance technology company Flock has developed an AI-powered search tool designed for use by law enforcement. WIRED reconstructed the tool's functionality by analyzing code that Flock delivers directly to police officers' browsers. The system allows officers to monitor footage across multiple cameras simultaneously by entering a written description of a person. The AI then scans the camera network to identify individuals matching that description in real time.

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