Flock is a company that makes AI surveillance equipment, including license-plate-reading cameras and gunshot-detection microphones. Recent coverage has focused on scrutiny of the company: a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Flock's "AI Surveillance Network" where chair Josh Hawley singled out Flock; CEO Garrett Langley's claim that its microphones detect "just gunshots" despite the company website listing car crashes, fireworks and street takeovers; and Pflugerville, Texas adopting the SAFE resolution on AI and surveillance after concerns about its Flock cameras.
Pflugerville, Texas adopts SAFE rules for AI and surveillanceAfter concerns over its Flock license-plate cameras, Pflugerville's city council adopted the SAFE resolution, setting transparency, accountability and explainability standards for AI and surveillance tech. The framework is broader than Austin's surveillance-focused TRUST Act.
Flock CEO says mics detect 'just gunshots,' site says otherwiseFlock CEO Garrett Langley said at TechCrunch Disrupt that its gunshot-detection microphones detect 'just gunshots,' but the company's website says the audio system can also identify car crashes, fireworks and street takeovers, drawing criticism from privacy advocates after earlier changes over detecting human voices.
Flock faces pressure in Washington over AI surveillanceA Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Flock's "AI Surveillance Network" drew no testimony from the CEOs of Flock, Axon, Motorola Solutions or Verkada, with chair Josh Hawley singling out Flock as the standout player, signaling rising scrutiny.
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