Flock Offers Employees Buyouts as Customers Flee The recent decision by Flock Safety to offer buyouts to its employees amidst growing backlash against the company's surveillance technology should serve as a stark reminder of the perils of valuing profits over people.
For years, companies like Flock have peddled their wares under the guise of public safety, but with each new revelation about their products' misuse or invasiveness, it becomes increasingly clear that their true value lies in lining the pockets of investors and executives.
As WIRED has meticulously documented, Flock's license plate readers have been used by law enforcement agencies to track individuals without warrants, often for reasons unrelated to public safety.