{
  "id": 2368853,
  "title": "'Darth Vader' advocated in person for more Flock surveillance camera tech at a San Diego city council meeting: 'This technology will help us find the rebel scum and their hidden base on Hoth'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/darth-vader-advocated-in-person-for-more-flock-surveillance-camera",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T11:23:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/darth-vader-advocated-in-person-for-more-flock-surveillance-camera-tech-at-a-san-diego-city-council-meeting-this-technology-will-help-us-find-the-rebel-scum-and-their-hidden-base-on-hoth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At a San Diego city council meeting, a striking figure arrived: Darth Vader, the iconic Sith Lord. The presence of the infamous character from the Star Wars universe sparked curiosity and debate among attendees. However, it was clear that Vader was not there to discuss intergalactic politics, but rather to promote Flock's AI-assisted surveillance technology. According to 404 Media, Vader passionately argued for the use of Flock's license plate-reading technology, emphasizing its importance in tracking and surveilling \"rebel scum\" as they moved from location to location. The Lord of the Sith believed that these cameras were essential for tracking children in parks and gymnasiums, and that they would aid in finding hidden bases and individuals such as Luke Skywalker. Vader's fervent plea for the technology resonated with the council members, who, in turn, pledged to continue utilizing Flock's surveillance systems for their intended purpose of maintaining order and security.",
  "summary": "\"This is what the Emperor needs.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Darth Vader attended San Diego city council meeting",
    "Advocated for Flock's AI surveillance technology",
    "Pledged to use cameras for tracking and surveilling"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}