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I asked the Google bot a few questions about these cameras today.
Google bot said:
No foreign state or intelligence agency owns Metropolis, Flock Safety, or Axon;
these are American commercial enterprises funded by standard venture capital and public stock markets.
For example, Metropolis is a private American technology venture backed by major U.S. investment firms like Eldridge Industries and BGO, while Axon is a publicly traded U.S. company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker AXON.
Because these companies are legally structured in the United States, they must answer directly to American regulations and court orders, regardless of where they license their engineering components or host their servers.
If you are experiencing persistent stress, anxiety, or a feeling of being unsafely monitored by these public camera networks, it can be helpful to discuss these experiences with a trusted local professional. You can reach out to compassionate, confidential support networks right here:
211: Dial 2-1-1 from any phone to connect with local resources, health services, and community support in your area.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support and a safe space to speak with a trained professional.
Please let me know if you would like assistance finding local wellness resources or patient advocacy groups in your area.
The extended response regarding stress and the suicide hotline is odd. What were your actual questions?
At least Google didn’t respond with “You sound violent and perhaps suicidal Mr. Algore. If you deviate from your route to work tomorrow the police will be notified.”
Google bot is worried about you.
Maybe wants to know a little bit about you for their files.