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Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different
Flock's CEO claimed the company's microphones detect only gunshots, but the company's website contains contradictory information about the technology's capabilities. The discrepancy has drawn criticism from privacy advocates including the ACLU and public observers concerned about potential misuse of the surveillance technology.
Why it matters: Law enforcement and city officials considering Flock deployments need to verify actual microphone functionality against marketing claims before procurement, as capability gaps could expose communities to either ineffective monitoring or broader surveillance than advertised.
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government policy
Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’, but its website says different
Flock's CEO claimed the company's microphones detect only gunshots, but the company's website contains contradictory information about the technology's capabilities. The discrepancy has drawn criticism from privacy advocates including the ACLU and public observers concerned about potential misuse of the surveillance technology.
Why it matters: Law enforcement and city officials considering Flock deployments need to verify actual microphone functionality against marketing claims before procurement, as capability gaps could expose communities to either ineffective monitoring or broader surveillance than advertised.
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- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker