Dallas AI Cameras Give Homes 'Blight Scores,' Sparking Backlash

AI-powered cameras on Dallas trash collection trucks have photographed and rated roughly 21,000 properties with a 'blight score' since April, raising privacy and equity concerns. Councilmember Chad West proposed halting funding for the three-year, $2.5 million camera contract.

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