Articles about "Ring"

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon, alleging that its Ring security cameras unlawfully collected and used facial recognition data from millions of Americans. The suit seeks financial damages related to Ring’s Familiar Faces feature, which identifies individuals using AI-based biometrics.

Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit concerning the use of facial recognition technology in its Ring doorbell cameras. The suit raises questions about data privacy and the regulation of artificial intelligence in consumer products.

Ring has introduced a new app store aimed at expanding its offerings beyond home security by leveraging artificial intelligence. The initiative allows developers to build and integrate AI-powered applications with Ring’s platform, signifying a shift towards broader productivity and smart home solutions. The move could reshape how consumers interact with smart devices and ecosystems.

Amazon and Flock Safety have terminated a proposed partnership following public backlash over a Super Bowl advertisement for a new Ring camera feature. Critics expressed concern about privacy and increased surveillance, prompting Amazon to cancel a deal that would have expanded law enforcement access to home security footage.

Amazon’s Ring has terminated its partnership with Flock Safety, whose AI-powered camera networks are widely used by U.S. federal and local law enforcement. The move comes amid mounting scrutiny over privacy, surveillance, and the use of artificial intelligence in policing. Flock’s technology has drawn particular attention due to its deployment by agencies including ICE and U.S. federal authorities.

Ring has canceled its intended partnership with Flock Safety, citing increased resource requirements following public criticism. The integration would have allowed law enforcement to request doorbell footage through Flock's platforms, raising privacy and surveillance concerns. No user data was shared before the project was terminated.

Ring has expanded its AI-powered Search Party feature nationwide in the United States, allowing all Ring app users to participate in locating lost dogs. The service uses artificial intelligence to scan camera footage and notifies owners when possible matches are found. The initiative is accompanied by a $1 million pledge to install Ring cameras in animal shelters.