This Surveillance Company is Analyzing Your Driving Patterns
About this episode
SwitchCast dives into the controversial world of vehicle surveillance with a focus on Flock, a company using AI to analyze driving patterns and report 'suspicious' behavior to police. The hosts discuss the implications of such technology on privacy and civil liberties, drawing parallels to dystopian themes in popular culture. They also share personal anecdotes about barn finds and the changing landscape of collectible cars, reflecting on how values are shifting as generations pass. With humor and insight, they explore the intersection of technology, law enforcement, and the automotive world.
Flock, a surveillance company, is now using AI to analyze and report you to police if it deems your driving patterns as "suspicious."
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"...our personal luxury vehicle, Shaughnessy Overland Express delivers with precision, privacy, and respect. Th..."
Ferrari 612
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Toyota Supra
"...has 13 miles on it. And now it's that 1989 Toyota Supra. Oh, yeah."
Lamborghini Diablo
"... private detective guy discovered the Lamborghini Diablo Vs. Yes. So that was essentially a barn find that..."
Cadillac Coupe De Ville
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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