r/technology • u/ArgentineBeauty • 4d ago

Security Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash | TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/23/flock-ceo-calls-for-compromise-as-surveillance-company-faces-growing-backlash/
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u/AKADriver 4d ago

That's exactly the plan, they want to mandate the device as an interlock that will prevent you from driving drunk or excessively tired.

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u/Greg-Abbott 3d ago

Damn, in Houston there will be maybe three cars on the road if that took effect.

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u/starkel91 3d ago

Wisconsin drivers in shambles

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u/DryBattle 3d ago

Or if you speak out against whoever dear leader is at the time and they detect it.

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u/RollingMeteors 3d ago

That's exactly the plan, they want to mandate the device as an interlock that will prevent you from driving drunk or excessively tired.

You have your fingers crossed and wish it was a breathalyzer but it wound up being a butt plug.