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  "id": 12991137,
  "title": "Exclusive-AI surveillance startup Flock Safety to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/exclusive-ai-surveillance-startup-flock-safety-to-cut-several-hundred-12991137",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-09T00:20:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/exclusive-ai-surveillance-startup-flock-safety-cut-several-hundred-jobs-amid-backlash-sources-say-6444791"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flock Safety, an AI surveillance startup, plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 18%, according to sources. The job cuts, which will affect around 270 employees, come after the company faced criticism from communities, lawmakers, and privacy advocates. The voluntary buyout program, announced in September, prompted employees to apply for departures. Despite attracting significant investment and backing from venture capitalists, Flock's technology has come under increasing scrutiny over alleged privacy violations and data-sharing practices.",
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        "title": "Exclusive-AI surveillance startup Flock Safety to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say",
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