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Surveillance firm Flock's audio sensors face scrutiny over listening capabilities

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Flock, a surveillance company, is facing scrutiny over the capabilities of its audio sensors. While the CEO claims the sensors are limited to detecting gunfire, promotional materials suggest a wider range of audio surveillance is possible. This discrepancy raises concerns about the company's actual listening capabilities. AI

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Surveillance firm Flock's audio sensors face scrutiny over listening capabilities

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · loopwire ·

    The surveillance company's CEO insists its audio sensors only pick up gunfire, but Flock's own promotional materials suggest a far broader listening capability.

    The surveillance company's CEO insists its audio sensors only pick up gunfire, but Flock's own promotional materials suggest a far broader listening capability. # AI # Tech https://www. loopwire.news/story-tech_ai-17 92014018608.html

    LINKS loopwire.news/story-tech_ai-1792014018608…

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