Garrett Langley
PulseAugur coverage of Garrett Langley — every cluster mentioning Garrett Langley across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Investigator Benn Jordan Fuels Backlash Against Flock Safety's Surveillance Tech
Investigative journalist Benn Jordan has become a prominent critic of Flock Safety, a company that produces automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Jordan's research and public testimony, including to a U.S. Senate sub…
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Flock CEO denies firing police departments; Microsoft and Japan dismantle scam network
Flock CEO Garrett Langley has stated that the surveillance company has not terminated contracts with police departments, contrary to reports of abuse. Separately, Microsoft and Japan have collaborated to dismantle a cyb…
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Flock CEO claims gunshot mics only detect gunfire amid broader capabilities
Flock CEO Garrett Langley stated that his company's gunshot detection microphones are designed solely to detect gunshots. However, Flock's website and a company spokesperson indicate that the technology can also identif…
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to Host AI, Robotics, and VC Leaders
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature prominent figures discussing the future of technology across various sectors. The event will host leaders from AI, robotics, transportation, and venture capital, alongside emerging f…
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Surveillance firm Flock cuts staff amid privacy backlash
Flock, a surveillance company, has reduced its workforce due to growing backlash over privacy concerns. The company has not disclosed whether CEO Garrett Langley will accept a pay cut following these layoffs. This situa…
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Final discounts end Oct 13 for AI, robotics, and startup showcases
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled to take place in San Francisco from October 13-15, bringing together approximately 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders. Attendees can secure discounted passes, with savings …
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to host AI, robotics, and VC leaders
TechCrunch's Disrupt 2026 conference will feature a lineup of prominent figures discussing the future of technology. Speakers include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe on scaling physical products, Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman on A…
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Flock cameras will not get facial recognition, but third parties offer it to police
Flock, a surveillance camera company, has stated it will not integrate facial recognition technology into its devices. However, third-party companies are reportedly offering this capability to law enforcement agencies. …
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VIDIZMO offers facial recognition for Flock camera data
A company named VIDIZMO is marketing capabilities to integrate facial recognition and behavioral analysis with footage from Flock cameras, despite Flock's stated policy against facial recognition. VIDIZMO's platform can…
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VIDIZMO offers facial recognition for Flock camera data, despite Flock's stance
A surveillance technology company, VIDIZMO, is marketing its ability to integrate facial recognition and other AI-driven analysis with data from Flock Safety cameras. While Flock Safety itself states it does not and wil…
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Smear campaign targets Flock critics as Chinese propaganda · 2 sources tracked
A smear campaign is underway, attempting to discredit opposition to Flock's automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology by labeling it as Chinese propaganda and radical leftist activism. This campaign, involving en…
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Flock's AI search tools for police face scrutiny over privacy and accuracy concerns · 6 sources tracked
Wired has investigated Flock Safety's AI-powered search tools for law enforcement, revealing capabilities that allow police to search for individuals based on written descriptions across multiple cameras. Despite Flock'…
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Texas Sheriff's Office Used AI to Draft Report on Abortion Investigation
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office in Texas utilized Axon's Draft One AI tool to assist in writing a police report concerning the search for a woman who underwent a self-administered abortion. This incident highlights …
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Flock CEO Accused of Lying to Cops About Abortion Surveillance Reporting
Flock CEO Garrett Langley is accused of lying to law enforcement and government officials regarding his company's surveillance technology's involvement in tracking a woman who had an abortion. Langley reportedly claimed…
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Flock Safety raises $500M amid data privacy controversies
Flock Safety, a company providing surveillance technology to law enforcement and communities, has raised $500 million at an $8.3 billion valuation and achieved over $500 million in annual recurring revenue. Despite its …
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Flock Safety CEO seeks compromise amid backlash over AI surveillance misuse
Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, is facing significant public backlash due to concerns over the misuse of its AI-powered tools, including license plate readers and cameras. CEO Garrett Langley has called…
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Florida Cop Stalked Woman Using License Plate Readers and Police Databases
A police officer in Florida has been investigated and arrested for misusing license plate reader (ALPR) systems and police databases to stalk a woman he met on a TV show set. Body camera footage obtained by 404 Media re…
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Flock Safety updates license plate data policies amid privacy concerns
Flock Safety, a company operating a network of automated cameras that record license plate data, is implementing new privacy measures in response to scrutiny from lawmakers and civil liberties advocates. These changes i…
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Flock CEO admits misuse of surveillance tools, vows updates
Surveillance technology company Flock is implementing updates after acknowledging misuse of its tools by law enforcement. CEO Garrett Langley admitted the company made mistakes regarding data retention and access, which…
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Flock Safety adds privacy controls amid law enforcement misuse concerns
Flock Safety is implementing new measures to prevent misuse of its automated license plate readers by law enforcement. The company will now require an optional "Audit Assistance" feature, which flags suspicious search a…