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Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots’ — its website says different

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Flock CEO Garrett Langley claims the company's microphones detect only gunshots, but the website indicates they also pick up other sounds like car crashes and street events. The Gunshot Detection feature, launched last year, faced criticism for initially including human distress sounds, which the company later removed. Langley defended the product amid public concern over surveillance and acknowledged some mistakes while emphasizing customer feedback.

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