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Flock CEO calls Deflock a “terrorist organization” (2025) [video]
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Flock CEO has labeled Deflock a "terrorist organization." This statement reflects ongoing tensions between the two entities.
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- Concern: Flock's use of $658 million in VC funding to wage lawfare raises concerns about the power dynamics in a supposedly democratic society, highlighting the risks of corporate influence over legal systems.
- Concern: The redefinition of terrorism to include non-violent actions, such as those taken by DeFlock, reflects a troubling trend that could stifle legitimate dissent and activism.
- Concern: Data sharing by Flock without notice has led to significant privacy concerns, as evidenced by Mountain View's decision to disable their installations after discovering unauthorized data access.
- Concern: The notion that pointing cameras at people is acceptable while opposing surveillance is labeled as terrorism illustrates a dangerous double standard in societal norms regarding privacy and security.
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