Security · 1h ago
Flock drops plan to detect screams via microphone network
Flock Safety is scrapping its plan to use its acoustic sensors to detect signs of human distress like screams. The company faced privacy concerns over the audio surveillance capability. Flock will continue operating its existing camera and license plate reader network.
Meridian48 take
The reversal is a rare concession from a company whose core business is mass surveillance, but the underlying privacy risks of its network remain unresolved.
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Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress' — but privacy concerns remain →
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