Flock Safety, an AI startup that deploys surveillance cameras across communities and shares data with law enforcement agencies, faced a public protest during its CEO's appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Founder and CEO Garrett Langley defended the company's technology and practices on stage, arguing that Flock provides a net positive benefit despite growing concerns about surveillance expansion, data sharing practices, and who controls access to collected information.
The protest outside Moscone West in San Francisco underscores the wider debate in tech and society about AI-powered surveillance tools, their deployment, and the balance between public safety and privacy. Flock's work monitoring communities and cities has made it a focal point in discussions about how surveillance AI spreads and operates.
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