Doctor Doom Shows Up to Support Seattle’s Surveillance Network
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Public pushback in Seattle against Flock and similar systems shows automated surveillance is now a political, not just procurement, decision. If your product touches public safety or ALPR-style data, assume more scrutiny on retention, access, and auditability in RFPs.
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