Dallas has been using AI-powered cameras on its trash trucks to detect potential code violations, leading to privacy concerns from both residents and city leaders.

AI cameras on Dallas trash trucks What we know: A September 8 memo from the City of Dallas detailed the findings and costs of AI-powered cameras that the city has been using on its trash trucks since early 2026.

The cameras, which are made by a company called City Detect, scan homes and buildings for potential code violations.