Politicians on the right and left are pushing back against Flock as more Americans voice opposition to the tech

Growing factions from both sides of the political aisle in the US are pushing back against surveillance cameras made by a single company, a rare response in a sharply divided country with a president pushing an unwaveringly pro-tech agenda.

The bipartisan backlash against Flock Safety cameras resembles nationwide rage toward the construction of large datacenters that power artificial intelligence. Polling shows roughly 75% of Americans oppose new datacenter construction in their areas.

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© Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

© Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

© Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

Flock cameras have ignited a debate over surveillance, privacy, data collection, and public resistance. The MacVoices panel weighs in on the debate. They also discuss the risks of government-sponsored cyberattacks carried out by private companies, growing opposition to data centers over power and infrastructure demands, and the regulatory challenges surrounding their expansion.

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