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This California city just approved the use of Flock drones as first responders, but residents are worried about 'militarization and surveillance'

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    California city's new Flock first responder drone deal has been described as a 'a total invasion of privacy'
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    Stockton, California just invested millions of dollars in Flock drones to act as first responders.
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    • LuminousLuddite@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2 hours

      deleted by creator

      • phutatorius@lemmy.zipEnglish
        7 hours

        I guessed Stockton before I clicked. Had to be either them, Redding or one of the few Orange County towns that haven’t gone purple.

        I wonder who got the kickbacks from that fucked-up deal.

        Flock shooting is going to be the new skeet shooting, and dialing 911 the new “pull!”

        • magikmw@piefed.socialEnglish
          5 hours

          Arc Riders warned as about this.

          • compostgoblin@piefed.blahaj.zoneEnglish
            7 hours

            It’s my god-given right as an American to blast those fuckers out of the sky with a 12 gauge, and you can’t tell me any different

              • PerogiBoi@lemmy.caEnglish
                3 hours

                I just wish Americans would act as tough as they talk online

                  • Encrypt-Keeper@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    2 hours

                    As it turns out Americans don’t like being sent to prison on felony charges

                • Ebby@lemmy.ssba.comEnglish
                  9 hours

                  I think I saw one of those in Morgan Hill following along the freeway. I remember pointing it out and saying that’s a huge drone watching us. Didn’t know it was fucking Flock.

                  • RepleteLocum@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
                    15 hours

                    Legit insane. What kind of cyberpunk garbage is this? Tf is a drone gonna do? Suicide bomb a random black bystander?

                      • AA5B@lemmy.worldEnglish
                        3 hours

                        It’s going to save money, so they can cut police, fire, ambulance budget. Too bad for you if the drone doesn’t see you bleeding in the street or takes a while to

                        • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.worldEnglish
                          6 hours

                          With AI, so no-body is to blame.

                          • ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
                            14 hours

                            …yes?..

                            • John Richard@lemmy.worldEnglish
                              14 hours

                              Black, Middle Eastern, or anyone that opposes Israel’s occupation of the United States. Take your pick but when midterms come and you’re told you have to pick the pro-genocide Democrat then remember, this is what you voted for.

                                • WraithGear@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                  6 hours

                                  saying israel is occupying america is a little bit removing americas agency for being in the situation we are in. most of us didn’t agree to it, but still.

                                  but yes i am also livid at the democrats.

                                  • Siegfried@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                    11 hours

                                    Timewarped from a parallel reality, as the username states

                                • MonkderVierte@lemmy.zipEnglish
                                  12 hours

                                  So where do you need to shoot it? The round thing, or the flat thing behind it?

                                    • clif@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                      7 hours

                                      Yes

                                    • Texas_Hangover@lemmy.radioEnglish
                                      12 hours

                                      Lol, Stockton. These things are gonna get shot down.

                                        • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                          6 hours

                                          They better. How the fuck is this better than chem trails?

                                        • AeronMelon@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                          14 hours

                                          “YOU HAVE THIRTY SECONDS TO COMPLY.”

                                            • W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
                                              11 hours

                                                • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                                  6 hours

                                                  Stopped mid laugh because it’s just too fucking close to reality. 😮‍💨

                                                • Ross_audio@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                                  14 hours

                                                  Negative I am a meat popsicle.

                                                    • W98BSoD@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
                                                      11 hours

                                                  • mecen@lemmy.caEnglish
                                                    14 hours

                                                    Just wait for drones to be allowed to view everything over your window. Palantir there you go.

                                                    • msage@programming.dev
                                                      English
                                                      14 hours

                                                      Money money money…

                                                      • Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
                                                        14 hours

                                                        Legitimately shocked it wasn’t Huntington Beach.

                                                          • Peppycito@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
                                                            11 hours

                                                            Don’t they make blenders?

                                                            I was close.

                                                          • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.orgEnglish
                                                            16 hours

                                                            Still a better first responder than a cop

                                                              • BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                                                5 hours

                                                                Drones, especially if AI controlled, aren’t humans, so they can’t commit murder. I’d rather be approached by something with at least a slight fear of repercussions or the ability to feel guilt.

                                                                  • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.orgEnglish
                                                                    2 hours

                                                                    These drones aren’t armed. They can’t kill you if you disobey their conflicting orders or try to grab your wallet while black.
                                                                    So these drones ARE better first responders than cops.

                                                                  • Midnight Wolf@lemmy.worldEnglish
                                                                    15 hours

                                                                    SamePicture.bmp

                                                                      • Pommes_für_dein_Balg@feddit.orgEnglish
                                                                        15 hours

                                                                        At least the drone doesn’t start shooting before it’s fully turned the last corner…yet.

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