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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.

16 September 2026Live

Sources

KXAN Austin. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/hays-county-axon-ai/

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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