As Wisconsin cities flee Flock, its shared camera network loses value
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What happened
Ars Technica reported that Wisconsin cities are leaving Flock, and as a result, Flock's shared camera network loses value. The report highlights that the network effect can run in reverse in this context. The story was also discussed on Hacker News. The exodus of cities reduces the utility of the shared network for remaining participants.
Summary written by AI strictly from the sources below
Why it's spreading
- Confirmed2 sources are covering it, Ars Technica first
Timeline
- Ars Technica reported on Wisconsin cities fleeing Flock and the network losing vArs Technica
- Hacker News discussed the story of Flock's network value declineHacker News