Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash
THE SO WHAT
Backlash against Flock’s license-plate and camera networks is a reminder that AI-enabled surveillance is now a political product, not just a SaaS line item. If your stack touches public space or identity, you need a community and governance strategy on day one, not after deployment.
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