Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.
Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different

Key takeaways
Flock CEO claims microphones detect only gunshots, but website suggests broader audio collection.
- Flock's CEO says microphones detect only gunshots.
- Website claims systems detect gunfire, car crashes, and other sounds.
- Privacy groups criticized Flock for listening to human distress sounds.
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