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Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley claimed at TechCrunch Disrupt that its microphones detect 'just gunshots,' contradicting the company's own website, which markets the audio system for detecting crashes, fireworks, and street takeovers amid ongoing privacy concerns.
Google DeepMind与新加坡GovTech合作，基于开源模型Gemma微调构建设备端诈骗检测系统，可在保护个人隐私的同时实时识别本地社交工程诈骗威胁。
Google DeepMind and Singapore's GovTech announced an on-device AI scam detection model, fine-tuned from the lightweight Gemma model, that flags manipulative conversations locally without compromising end-to-end encryption or user privacy. The two-stage pipeline was presented at Singapore International Cyber Week 2026 and trained in a sovereign sandbox using only anonymised scam data.
WIRED investigates how Flock Safety's surveillance contracts with police departments escalate in cost over time, with public records from dozens of cities revealing hidden fees, expanding product bundles, and long-term taxpayer obligations amid growing privacy backlash.
AI surveillance startup Flock Safety is reportedly set to cut several hundred jobs amid growing public backlash against its technology, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Flock ALPR technology aided in the quick retrieval of a stolen car in the Mission, and in Austin, disabling similar cameras led to a 24% increase in auto theft, demonstrating the utility of automated license plate recognition.
FBI New York alerted international partners after identifying social media threats to attack a synagogue, leading to the arrest of a suspect by Durham Regional Police.
US cities and counties are opposing a proposed FCC plan to preempt local rules for broadband deployment, arguing it undermines public safety and that ISPs often cause delays themselves.
Massachusetts Governor emphasizes the need for swift action on AI safety, urging strong protections at the state level and calling for Washington to implement similar measures.
GPEvac is a GNN-based PPO framework that computes adaptive evacuation routes during shooting events, significantly reducing threat exposure compared to baselines.
The article argues that AI leaders' claims of slowing down are not credible and urges companies to accelerate and publicly share AI safety research.
The Cincinnati Police Department's Drone as First Responder program, in its first year, has handled 11,000 911 calls with 22 docked drones covering 90% of the city, reducing response times from 20 minutes to under 2 minutes, making it one of the largest programs in the nation.
Flock Safety has expanded into a nationwide surveillance network valued at over $8 billion, partnering with 40% of US law enforcement agencies, which raises significant privacy concerns while being credited with solving crimes and enhancing public safety.
The Trump administration has imposed a 100% tariff on foreign-made drones, which critics warn could harm public safety and businesses by making essential drones unaffordable due to the lack of alternatives to companies like DJI.
The author shares a personal experience with missing seniors in a retirement community and discusses the importance of public safety technology, such as Flock cameras, in saving lives.
Gardner police have discontinued Flock license plate cameras due to privacy and data-access concerns, leading to contract cancellation and camera deactivation.
Chinese startup DEEP Robotics is deploying advanced quadruped and wheeled-legged robots like the X30 and Lynx M20 for firefighting and emergency response, enabling safer reconnaissance and operations in hazardous environments.
The article discusses how surveillance technology has helped reduce car break-ins in San Francisco, making the criminal activity less profitable for gangs.
Flock cameras and drones have significantly reduced car break-ins in San Francisco from over 22,000 in 2022 to under 2,000 in 2024 through advanced surveillance technology.
San Francisco has seen a dramatic drop in car break-ins, with surveillance technology cited as a contributing factor following the dismissal of District Attorney Chesa Boudin.