Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who serves as the chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, announced on Thursday that he is widening his investigation into the use of AI-powered surveillance systems. The probe, which initially focused on the roadside camera technology provided by Flock Safety, will now encompass three additional companies operating within the surveillance sector.

In a statement released via social media, Hawley argued that Flock Safety is not an isolated entity within the industry. By expanding the scope of his inquiry, the senator intends to scrutinize the practices and data management protocols of multiple firms that utilize artificial intelligence to monitor public spaces. The move signals a growing interest from the subcommittee in how private surveillance networks interact with law enforcement and the potential privacy implications for the general public.

While the specific names of the three additional companies have not been publicly disclosed in this initial announcement, the expansion suggests that the subcommittee is moving toward a more comprehensive review of the automated surveillance market. The investigation remains in its early stages, and it is currently unclear what specific regulatory or legislative actions may result from these inquiries. The senator’s office has framed the expansion as a necessary step to understand the full extent of AI-driven monitoring systems currently in use across the country.