FLOCK PITCHED A PLAN TO TURN UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS INTO ROAMING SURVEILLANCE VEHICLES
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| 404 Media | FLOCK PITCHED A PLAN TO TURN UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS INTO ROAMING SURVEILLANCE VEHICLES | 1 hr ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
Flock planned to turn Uber and Lyft drivers into roaming surveillance vehicles, according to a presentation obtained by 404 Media. The plan involved using around 350,000 Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers to collect license plate data for its surveillance system. This initiative would have significantly expanded Flock's data collection capabilities.
The presentation reveals the scope of Flock's ambitions, with a large-scale deployment of its surveillance technology. However, details on the current status of the plan and its potential implications are limited. The use of ride-hailing and delivery drivers as data collectors raises questions about privacy and surveillance.
This development is part of the broader trend of companies exploring innovative ways to collect and utilize data, often raising concerns about privacy and ethical boundaries.
- Flock planned to use 350,000 Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers for surveillance
- The initiative aimed to collect license plate data
- Details on the current status and implications of the plan are limited
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