A surveillance technology startup known for its AI-powered cameras and license-plate readers is cutting about 18% of its workforce, affecting roughly 270 employees, following a voluntary buyout program. The layoffs come amid growing opposition from communities and lawmakers over privacy concerns surrounding its rapidly expanding products. Sources close to the company confirmed the job reductions, which will take effect at the end of the month. The move reflects mounting pressure on the firm as scrutiny over its surveillance tools intensifies.
Company, which grown rapidly in recent years, has been under scrutiny as privacy concerns growFlock 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.The people said the job cuts came after a voluntary buyout program and were expected to affect roughly 270 employees at Flock, a surveillance technology startup that has seen rapid growth in recent years. Employees will leave the company at the end of the month. Continue reading...
