The Wild World of Third-Party AI Apps for Ring Security, and Whether You Need Them - CNET
I’ve spent plenty of time talking about Ring’s latest features, including cutting-edge uses of AI and capabilities including facial recognition, which have led to lawsuits by some worried about their privacy. But behind the scenes, Ring has been busy supporting a sizable platform of third-party AI apps for its security cameras and video doorbells, with capabilities that go far beyond those of traditional security cams. That could present an opportunity or a potential privacy issue, so I took a closer look.
Basically, this software leverages Ring’s object recognition ability to use it for a wider range of monitoring possibilities. I’m trying out some of these appsto see just how they work, but if you or people in your neighborhood use Ring devices, you should know what they’re capable of. These mini apps range from casual fun to Flock-like levels of surveillance. Most require a Ring...
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