Amazon faces class-action lawsuit over Ring's Familiar Faces facial recognition feature
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Matt Binder
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Amazon is facing a class-action lawsuit over the "Familiar Faces" facial recognition feature in its Ring video doorbell cameras. Filed in Seattle by Virginia resident Charles Sigwalt, the lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages. The feature, which uses AI to scan and identify regular visitors like family members or delivery drivers, has drawn legal scrutiny over privacy concerns.
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bskyAmazon faces class-action lawsuit over Ring's Familiar Faces facial recognition featuremashable.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe suit seeks $5 million in damages.
Utilizing AI, Familiar Faces scans and identifies visitors to a Ring owner's home.
When Familiar Faces recognizes a regular visitor — whether it's a family member, mailman, or delivery driver — Ring can tel
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