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MapQuest shows Flock camera locations

The gist

MapQuest added a toggleable Surveillance Layer showing known license plate readers and outdoor cameras.
It lets users see where Flock's 100,000-plus US cameras are mapped.

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 31, 2026TechCrunch reported MapQuest's app surged to No. 1 in navigation after refusing to rename Lake Ontario.
  2. Oct 9, 2026Reuters reported AI surveillance startup Flock Safety cut several hundred jobs amid backlash.
  3. Oct 15, 2026MapQuest posted on social media promoting a Surveillance Layer showing known license plate readers from Flock Safety and other companies.

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