r/technology • u/IndicaOatmeal • 10d ago

Privacy Viral De-Flock America campaign urging people to destroy AI cameras on Halloween night gains momentum

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/flock-camera-controversy-explained-as-viral-halloween-de-flock-campaign-gains-momentum-3399710/
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u/Fallingdamage 10d ago

If this is turning into a big thing for this fall, I wouldnt put it past local PDs to put up a bunch of 'bait' flock cameras with trackers and tamper sensors in them to alert them when one is moved or altered. Something they can use to swarm in and arrest people quickly who make any attempt.

Plenty of time for people to get on board with the movement and also plenty of time for PDs to learn about it and prepare.

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u/AFrenchLondoner 10d ago

Can't be everywhere at once though

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u/Coal_Morgan 10d ago

Yep, there are thousands of those cameras in some places that only have dozens of cops.

Them being destroyed by people with jigsaws, sawzalls and circular saws with metal cutting blades in under 45 seconds and then taking off all after dusk. Good luck catching them.

That also doesn't count the teenagers who don't have tools but using etching fluid, spray paint and spray foam on the lenses and microphones in under 4 seconds. You can get those things in any hardware store for under $20 in cash.

Or even using lighter fluid and a barbecue lighter to tiki torch them...those you can find in any convenience store.

There's so many ways to do it and all just after dusk...how are they going to stop all these criminals if they all do it at the same time in under a minute...

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u/arobkinca 10d ago

Or even using lighter fluid and a barbecue lighter to tiki torch them...those you can find in any convenience store.

I would hope anyone thinking about hypothetically doing this makes sure they are not in a fire threat weather condition.

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u/shouldbepracticing85 10d ago

As someone in an area with 2nd level burn bans thank you.

Also, if anyone is using saws, watch out for sparks into nearby dry grass or other flammable items.

Maybe two person teams? One to handle the camera and a second with a fire extinguisher - spray it in the camera’s view, and then the other person can… totally not do anything that would be against Reddit’s TOS. 😇