Federal judge calls Flock 'indiscriminate mass surveillance'(techcrunch.com)
409 points by sbulaev | 229 comments
TechCrunch article reporting that a federal judge described Flock's camera network as 'indiscriminate mass surveillance'.
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Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis(techcrunch.com)
611 points by IAmGraydon | 304 comments
TechCrunch article reporting that tech CEOs are apparently exhibiting so-called AI psychosis from their heavy engagement with AI.
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech(techcrunch.com)
340 points by Teever | 151 comments
TechCrunch article reporting that the French government plans to replace Windows with Linux to reduce dependence on US technology.
First enhanced geothermal power plant completed in just 23 months(techcrunch.com)
137 points by hochmartinez | 59 comments
TechCrunch article reporting that the world's first enhanced geothermal power plant was completed in 23 months.
LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire(techcrunch.com)
412 points by forks | 333 comments
TechCrunch article reporting that the LAPD let its contract with surveillance company Flock expire, citing serious concerns over civil liberties and privacy.
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Across the US, people are dismantling and destroying Flock surveillance cameras(bloodinthemachine.com)
355 points by latexr | 175 comments
Blood in the Machine newsletter post by Brian Merchant on people across the US dismantling Flock surveillance cameras amid anger over ICE ties and privacy violations.
At least 25 Flock cameras have been destroyed in five states since April 2025(stateofsurveillance.org)
389 points by rolph | 284 comments
State of Surveillance news article reporting that Americans in several states are destroying Flock surveillance cameras amid backlash over the network's ties to ICE.
Cities Are Forced to Funnel License Plate Data to a Federal Surveillance Program(404media.co)
64 points by ripe | 15 comments
404 Media article on how cities are required to share automated license plate reader data with the federal HIDTA surveillance program.
Flock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken Offline(theintercept.com)
134 points by bookofjoe | 59 comments
The Intercept article reporting that Flock Safety wants a detailed public map of its surveillance camera network taken offline.
US cities are axing Flock Safety surveillance technology(cnet.com)
700 points by giuliomagnifico | 399 comments
CNET article examining why US cities are canceling Flock Safety surveillance camera contracts, covering the technology, laws, and privacy concerns.
Flock Exposed Its AI-Powered Cameras to the Internet. We Tracked Ourselves(404media.co)
737 points by chaps | 448 comments
404 Media article reporting that Flock's AI-powered surveillance cameras were exposed to the internet, letting reporters track themselves through the feeds.