The billionaire bankrolling San Francisco's surveillance push is getting pushback over Flock — from his Gen Z son

Chris Larsen, the founder of Ripple and a billionaire donor to San Francisco's police department, is facing criticism from his Gen Z son over his support for surveillance technology like Flock. Larsen expanded the use of surveillance tools in San Francisco, including Flock cameras, in response to rising crime rates. His 19-year-old son has voiced opposition, arguing that he would rather address crime than rely on surveillance.

The pushback against Flock stems from privacy concerns and instances where the technology has been misused by law enforcement. Despite Flock's efforts to tighten privacy safeguards, the backlash against the company continues, with some cities banning or reducing their use of Flock cameras. Larsen has faced similar criticism in the past, with protesters gathering outside his home to voice their concerns about the extensive use of surveillance technology.