Ring's Neighborhood Surveillance Expansion Raises Concerns Amid Criticism of Dog-Focused Ad

A leaked internal email from Ring founder Jamie Siminoff reveals plans to utilize its AI-powered neighborhood search feature, Search Party, beyond locating lost pets, with the aim of eliminating crime in neighborhoods nationwide. Following a recent backlash over an Amazon-owned company ad featuring the same technology being used to track down missing canines during the Super Bowl, questions arise regarding Ring’s intentions for expanding its capabilities and potential misuse.