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AI surveillance startup Flock Safety to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say

Flock Safety plans to let go of about 18% of its employees, people with direct knowledge of the plans said on Thursday, as the maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras and license-plate readers faces mounting opposition to its products from communities and ‌lawmakers.

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Reuters· Oct 9, 12:05 AMAI surveillance startup Flock Safety to cut several hundred jobs amid backlash, sources say

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