Latent Space AI Ring Introduces Visitor Recognition AI, Prompting Mixed Reactions
Dec 9, 2025
Ring's new AI-powered visitor recognition feature stirs mixed reactions. While many homeowners applaud its accuracy, concerns about misidentification and privacy loom large. The system allows users to tag familiar faces, but critics warn of vast surveillance implications and past controversies with law enforcement partnerships. Regulatory actions and ongoing debates about data use add to the unease surrounding this technology. The conversation dives deep into these pressing issues, making for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Personalized Doorbell Alerts Reduce Noise
- Ring's Familiar Faces labels let cameras identify up to 50 people and show personalized notifications like "mom is at the front door."
- Jaeden Schafer notes this reduces repetitive generic alerts and can be toggled per person in the app.
Opt In Deliberately And Customize Alerts
- Do not enable Familiar Faces by default because Ring leaves it opt-in and recommends users choose intentionally.
- Adjust per-face notification settings to avoid unnecessary alerts from family or frequent visitors.
Scale Creates Privacy Risks
- Large Ring deployment raises scale concerns since many cameras will run facial-recognition scans across neighborhoods.
- Jaeden highlights risks from broad scanning combined with potential for misuse or surveillance creep.