Lowes and Home Depot’s new AI-powered license plate readers are designed to catch thieves, but advocacy groups say it’s a violation of privacy

May 22, 2026 | News

Learn how LPRC Executive Director Dr. Read Hayes says Lowe’s and Home Depot are using AI-powered license plate readers from Flock Safety to fight organized retail theft, while critics warn the technology raises major customer privacy and surveillance concerns.

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