Stoughton Pulls Plug on Flock AI Cameras | Madison News

Stoughton’s just pulled the plug on its controversial AI-powered Flock Safety cameras—just months after installation—after residents and the council raised red flags over data privacy and fears the tech could expose info to agencies like the FBI. It’s not the first town in Rock County to back out: Deerfield followed suit. Despite police claims the cameras were for public safety, community outcry proved decisive. The village’s $27K contract exit fee adds to a growing regional trend, as towns like Fitchburg, Verona, and Madison also ditched or canceled Flock deals, signaling a major shift away from this surveillance tech amid widespread privacy concerns. 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/44bb8a75177df5cc