Perplexity AI Ring Announces AI That Can Identify Strangers on Sight
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Dec 10, 2025 Discover the intriguing rollout of a new AI-powered facial recognition feature that enables users to identify known faces. Explore how personalized notifications work and the ability to manage who gets recognized in your system. Dive into the ambitious privacy claims made by Amazon, while critics voice concerns about potential misuse and the implications of widespread surveillance. Learn about the controversial history involving law enforcement access and the ongoing debates about privacy and security in our increasingly monitored world.
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Personalized Door Notifications
- Amazon's Ring now offers a 'familiar faces' feature that labels up to 50 people and sends personalized door notifications.
- Jaeden Schafer notes this reduces repeated generic alerts and can be toggled per person for fewer interruptions.
Opt Out Or Manage Labels
- If privacy worries you, leave the feature disabled because it's off by default.
- Use the app's editing tools to merge, delete, or rename labeled faces if you enable it.
Law-Enforcement Data Tension
- Large-scale deployment raises concerns because Ring previously shared data with law enforcement and allowed requests via the Neighbors app.
- Jaeden highlights the tension between convenience for police investigations and users' expectation of control over their footage.