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What Next | Daily News and Analysis

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Are Flock Cameras Watching You?

What Next | Daily News and Analysis · Aug 14, 2026 · 27:04

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In a world where everyone is carrying smartphones and setting up Ring cameras, you could be forgiven for thinking the war is over and the surveillance state won. But Flock cameras being denounced in town halls and smashed on the street have become a place for people to channel their heretofore unseen rage. 


Guest: Joseph Cox, reporter for 404 Media


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