Amazon’s Ring Cancels Partnership With Flock, A Network Of AI Cameras Used By ICE, Feds, And Police
Ring Flock partnership canceled days after Super Bowl ad sparked surveillance concerns. What this means for your home security privacy.
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Amazon’s Ring Cancels Partnership With Flock, A Network Of AI Cameras Used By ICE, Feds, And Police
Ring Flock Partnership Canceled Days After Super Bowl Ad Backlash Amazon's Ring has terminated its planned integration with Flock Safety, ending a controversial partnership that would have connected millions of consumer doorbell cameras to a nationwide network of AI-powered law enforcement surveillance tools. The cancellation arrives less than one week after Ring's emotionally charged Super Bowl commercial promoting its AI-powered Search Party feature ignited privacy concerns among civil liberties advocates and everyday consumers worried about expanding government surveillance capabilities. Credit: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The joint decision between the two companies officially ends an October 2025 agreement designed to streamline evidence sharing between Ring users and Flock's extensive public safety network. Ring cited unexpected resource demands as the official reason, though privacy advocates point to mounting public pressure following the high-profile advertising c…