Ring’s Facial Recognition Feature: Convenience or Privacy Nightmare?

In this episode, we explore Amazon Ring’s newly introduced Familiar Faces feature that utilizes AI for facial recognition. We discuss the convenience of identifying familiar people at your doorstep, the privacy concerns it raises, and the legal implications surrounding biometric data. Learn about how this feature works, potential inaccuracies, and privacy laws in certain U.S. states. We also discuss broader concerns about AI and surveillance, and provide practical advice on using this technology responsibly.

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Ring Doorbells Can Now Identify Faces—But Experts Say It’s a Major Privacy Invasion. Here’s Everything You Need to Know
https://www.rd.com/article/ring-doorbells-facial-identification/

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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Shared Security Podcast authored by Tom Eston. Read the original post at: https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/01/19/rings-facial-recognition-feature-convenience-or-privacy-nightmare/

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