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Ex-Flock Worker Alleges Company Lied About Surveillance Camera Use

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Jonathan Paz, a former government affairs manager at the surveillance company Flock, has spoken out about his experience, alleging the company misled him and the public. Paz initially joined Flock believing its license plate scanning cameras were primarily used for finding missing persons and respecting community wishes. However, he discovered that Flock was actively working with federal agencies like ICE and CBP, despite company assurances to the contrary. This revelation, coupled with reporting from 404 Media and other outlets, led Paz to question Flock's transparency and his role within the organization. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the transparency and ethical use of surveillance technology by AI-adjacent companies.

RANK_REASON This cluster is a first-person account and investigative report about a company's practices, rather than a direct release or policy change.

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Ex-Flock Worker Alleges Company Lied About Surveillance Camera Use

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Cox ·

    Why a Flock Worker Quit: ‘They Lied’

    Jonathan Paz’s job was to convince cities to buy Flock cameras. After initially being enthusiastic about the company, he started to get disillusioned.

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