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AI Observatory reveals broader user behaviors while Flock Safety rolls out platform safeguards against illegal use
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The AI Observatory’s study shows users employ AI for many sensitive tasks beyond company reports, and Flock Safety has updated its license-plate reader system to block illegal or stalking uses.
Engineers building AI services gain a more realistic picture of how users actually interact with models, which can influence feature prioritisation and privacy safeguards. Law-enforcement technology providers must adapt to Flock Safety’s new restrictions, affecting how data is queried, retained, and shared across policing workflows.
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Independent AI Observatory data uncovers higher rates of personal and sensitive AI use than vendor-released metrics.
Usage patterns differ by model, with Anthropic favored for coding, Gemini for social/role-play, and ChatGPT for homework assistance.
Flock Safety’s platform update adds restrictions on search, retention, and sharing to curb illicit policing applications.
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