AI Surveillance Startup Says it Can End Crime in America

AI Surveillance Startup Says it Can End Crime in America
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The Spin

Techno-optimist narrative

Flock Safety's cameras are revolutionizing U.S. crimefighting, solving millions of crimes yearly. From busting ATM gangs to preempting armed threats, it empowers local cops to safeguard events and communities. Its vision of eradicating crime via drones, AI insights and community investments balances safety with liberties, potentially making America crime-free while boosting quality of life.

Techno-skeptic narrative

Flock Safety is creating a dystopian mass-surveillance network, tracking everyone's vehicle, not just criminals', across the country. Sharing data with police and federal agencies is also a recipe for disaster, eroding privacy and civil liberties. Unlike targeted ALPR use, Flock's system retains data indefinitely, enabling unchecked monitoring. Communities must resist or regulate it to protect their freedoms.


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