Flock cameras join data centers as a top AI boogeyman in 2026 midterms

Flock cameras, a network of license plate readers, are emerging as a major issue in the 2026 midterm elections, joining data centers as a top AI-related concern. Lawmakers and candidates are tapping into grassroots anger over surveillance. In Michigan, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed posted a video tying his opponent, Mike Rogers, to Flock cameras, highlighting the growing political debate over AI regulation.