Why some Americans are rejecting data centers and Flock cameras
The short version: NewsNation's Leland Vittert covers the growing backlash against data centers and Flock cameras, and we're glad mainstream outlets are finally paying attention.
Our Take
Credit where it's due: when a network as mainstream as NewsNation and a host like Leland Vittert start framing Flock cameras alongside data center revolts as part of the same story, that's a sign the backlash is no longer a fringe concern. People are connecting dots — infrastructure quietly dropped into their towns, decisions made with little public input, and a general sense that the surveillance and tech buildout happening around them wasn't something they actually agreed to.
That's the heart of the Flock problem. These cameras get installed through city council votes most residents never hear about, running 24/7, feeding plate reads into a network that spans thousands of communities and plenty of agencies with their own agendas. Whether it's a data center eating up water and power or an ALPR logging every car that passes a corner, the common thread is infrastructure expanding faster than oversight, with residents left to discover it after the fact.
We're glad this kind of pushback is getting national airtime. If you want to see whether your own neighborhood has been wired up without a public conversation, check our camera map, and if you're ready to push back locally, our take-action page has the tools to start.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of NewsNation, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.