Fargo's AI Cameras Under Fire | Fargo News

Fargo’s new AI-powered surveillance cameras, part of the Flock Safety network, can track people in real time—though officials say the feature is currently turned off. Five of the 26 cameras have “Guardian Mode,” which uses AI to follow movement, but police say it’s not useful in their current locations and are manually monitoring instead. The tech has sparked privacy backlash, with cities like Denver canceling contracts and Fargo residents voicing concerns to city officials. In response, police launched a public transparency portal showing every camera search, including timestamps and reasons, and conduct monthly audits to ensure compliance. Footage is deleted after 30 days and never sold. While the department insists these measures build public trust, critics remain skeptical about the need for such advanced surveillance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7773a43779f333a3