Hays County rejects $4.5M Axon contract expansion over AI concerns
16-09-2026 02:01 via kxan.com

Hays County rejects $4.5M Axon contract expansion over AI concerns

The Hays County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 to remove funding for a proposed $4.5 million Axon contract expansion, citing concerns about AI-powered surveillance technology.
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