Ring's new AI facial recognition feature

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December 26, 2025

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Good Morning, AI Architects! We hope you had a great holiday.

Today’s headline that’s got everyone talking….. Amazon has begun rolling out a new Ring feature powered by AI that uses facial recognition to identify people who regularly appear at your door

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Nvidia Moves to License Groq’s AI Chip Technology: Nvidia has entered a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq and will bring Groq founder Jonathan Ross, its president, and other team members onboard. While reports suggest Nvidia is buying Groq-related assets in a deal that could reach $20 billion, Nvidia has emphasized this is not an acquisition of the company itself. The move gives Nvidia access to Groq’s language processing unit technology, which is designed to run large language models significantly faster and more efficiently, strengthening Nvidia’s position as demand for AI computing power continues to surge.

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Waymo Tests an In-Car AI Assistant Using Gemini: Waymo appears to be experimenting with adding Google Gemini to its robotaxis, based on app code discoveries shared by researcher Jane Manchun Wong. The unreleased feature suggests an AI assistant designed to answer rider questions, manage limited in-cabin controls, and provide reassurance during trips, though Waymo says it has not confirmed whether the tool will launch publicly.

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What’s Trending

Ring Is Rolling Out an AI Facial Recognition Feature for Doorbell Alerts

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Amazon has begun rolling out a new Ring feature powered by AI that uses facial recognition to identify people who regularly appear at your door, turning standard motion alerts into personalized notifications like “Mom is at the front door.” The tool allows device owners to label and store faces of frequent visitors, even if those individuals are unaware they are being identified, and that data remains stored until manually deleted. While Amazon says the feature is optional and designed to reduce alert fatigue, privacy advocates and consumer groups say the use of AI-driven facial recognition in residential security raises concerns, especially given Ring’s past security issues and law enforcement partnerships. Some states have already blocked the feature under biometric privacy laws, highlighting the ongoing debate around how far AI should go inside the home

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