Flock Safety reduces staff amid privacy and accuracy scrutiny
Flock Safety, which develops AI-based surveillance cameras and vehicle tracking devices, is set to cut roughly 18% of its employees—about 270 people—following a voluntary buyout program. The reduction comes as the company faces escalating criticism over privacy, system misuse, and concerns from both lawmakers and the public. Some cities have removed Flock’s cameras amid pushback, while others saw cameras replaced quickly after removal.
- About 270 jobs cut via voluntary buyout program
- Flock faces mounting criticism from lawmakers and the public
- Some cities have removed Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
- The cameras have led to wrongful police stops and arrests
- Company criticized for security vulnerabilities and misuse by police
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