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Flock CEO Defends Surveillance Tech Amid National Backlash

Flock CEO Garrett Langley believes the benefits of surveillance technology outweigh the risks. He argues that progress in crime reduction should not be halted. Langley deflected criticism regarding Flock's privacy concerns and canceled contracts. He emphasized Flock's role in solving numerous crimes, citing anecdotes from law enforcement officials. Langley positioned Flock's technology as an inevitable advancement toward a safer society. He suggested privacy is a necessary trade-off for reduced crime. Langley compared Flock to driverless cars, arguing that imperfections shouldn't stop progress. He prefers to leave ethical usage decisions to city leaders. Langley acknowledged Flock is imperfect but stated it aids police and enhances public safety. He asserted that the positive impact on millions of lives justifies the technology.