Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended the company's Gunshot Detection microphones, stating they detect "just gunshots" and are not designed to monitor conversations or detect human distress. However, Flock's website and marketing materials state that the audio systems can also detect fireworks, sideshows, car crashes, and other community events. A company spokesperson later clarified that the technology is primarily for gunfire but can detect these other sounds, emphasizing it does not analyze speech. This contradiction comes amid growing scrutiny from privacy advocates, public protests, and decisions by Texas, Florida, and Amazon's Ring to end partnerships with Flock.

(Source：TechCrunch)