Flock Reportedly Tried to Turn Uber Drivers Into Mobile Snitches
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Using gig workers as rolling sensor networks is the logical extension of license-plate readers — and a fast way to trigger public and regulatory backlash. If your data strategy depends on ambient surveillance, expect rising consent, disclosure, and reputational costs baked into your operating model.
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