Blogger pushes back on Flock Safety hype: 24/7 surveillance cuts crime, but at what cost?
AIandDesign · x · 2026-09-03
- A blogger criticizes Flock Safety promoters for touting their cameras' crime-solving record, arguing it's obvious: watch everyone 24/7 and crime drops.
- The core point: effectiveness doesn't equal consent — the privacy cost of round-the-clock surveillance is being glossed over by marketing.
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