Flock Cameras and Data Centers: When Useful Tech Loses the Narrative
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-08-15
The article draws a parallel between the public backlash against Flock cameras and the growing controversy around data centers. Both technologies, long-existent and beneficial, are facing crises due to rapid expansion and concerns over privacy and resource consumption. The author argues that industries have failed to establish effective explanation and governance mechanisms early enough, allowing opposition narratives to dominate the information vacuum.
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