"First, there were collars, then there were microchips. Now, we're using doorbell cameras to track down lost dogs. Ring, Amazon's smart doorbell security system, launched Search Party, an AI system that helps locate lost dogs, last fall. In its first three months, the feature has brought home 99 lost dogs in just 90 days, according to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. "Good example of real-world impact, and proud of what the Ring team has built here," Jassy wrote."
"Some viewers didn't find the ad so heartwarming. Users on X and TikTok posted about how the ad made them feel overly surveilled. Others called it "dystopian." Some of the online backlash also referenced Ring's recent partnership with Flock Safety. A May story from 404 Media alleged ties between Flock and ICE. Local law enforcement may access Ring videos, but they must submit requests that users can deny or ignore."
"Search Party does require sign-offs from individual users to release footage.When a pet owner posts about their lost dog in the Ring app, local cameras begin searching. If your camera spots something that looks like the missing dog, you can approve (or deny) sharing the video. "The AI is trained on tens of thousands of dog videos so it can recognize different breeds, sizes, fur patterns, body features, unique marks, shape, and color,""
Ring launched Search Party, an AI-powered pet search that uses video from local doorbell cameras to help locate lost dogs. The feature located 99 dogs within its first 90 days of operation. Search Party activates when a pet owner posts a lost-dog alert in the Ring app; nearby Ring cameras scan video and camera owners can approve or deny sharing any footage. The AI was trained on tens of thousands of dog videos to recognize breeds, sizes, fur patterns, markings, shape, and color. The launch included a Super Bowl ad and prompted privacy concerns and backlash linked to partnerships and law-enforcement access policies.
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