Angry tiny Texas town council member proposes total ban on cellular and GPS devices in protest over AI dispute — says 'Let’s take Bandera back to 1880' after town votes to dump AI-powered license plate reader

Tom's Hardware· Jowi Morales

2h ago

·~3 min·5/21/2026·en·0

Quick Take

A Texas town council member proposes banning all tech after losing a vote on AI cameras.

Key Points

Proposal aims to revert town to 1880s technology.
Council voted against keeping Flock AI license plate readers.
Member expresses frustration over AI-related decisions.

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Business impact20%50

Novelty (recency)10%98

≥75 high · 50–74 medium · <50 low

Why Featured

This proposal signals a growing backlash against AI technologies, highlighting potential regulatory challenges that developers and investors must navigate in local markets.