{
  "id": 2183545,
  "title": "Flock Says It’s “Taking a Break” From Responding to Media Requests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/flock-says-its-taking-a-break-from-responding-to-media-requests",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T16:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/flock-taking-break-responding-media"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flock, the mass surveillance company, is currently taking a break from responding to media inquiries. This decision comes after a Washington Post investigation exposed 50 cases of police officers allegedly using Flock's AI-powered cameras to stalk women. In response, Flock's CEO, Garrett Langley, apologized for the abuse and suggested that his cameras could have prevented the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. However, as more cities cancel their Flock contracts due to public backlash, the company's communications team has decided to take a well-timed \"break.\" Flock's media team is reportedly \"touching grass and taking a break,\" while jokingly stating that unlike their cameras, they can't work 24/7. The company's quirky tone has raised questions about their intentions and ability to form coherent sentences. The decision to break from media requests has been influenced by various factors, including protests against Flock's deployment, activists tearing down or blocking their cameras, and a social media campaign encouraging people to target the cameras during Halloween. Flock's cameras have also been accused of swarming individuals and causing over-the-top police responses, including a journalist. Moreover, the cameras are often stationed in residential and community areas, including swimming pools. Given the overwhelming criticism and the challenges Flock faces, it's understandable why their communications team might need a break from justifying their actions round the clock.",
  "summary": "\"Our media team is currently touching grass.\" The post Flock Says It’s “Taking a Break” From Responding to Media Requests appeared first on Futurism .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}