Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar

Ring, an Amazon-owned home security company, has announced the termination of its "Flock Safety" program, which provided discounted security cameras to law enforcement agencies. This decision comes after the company faced backlash over a controversial Super Bowl advertisement that depicted a delivery worker being confronted by a vigilante with a gun. The advertisement sparked outrage, with critics accusing Ring of promoting violence and reinforcing harmful stereotypes. In response, Ring has decided to discontinue the Flock Safety program, citing the need to "reflect on the feedback" received. Additionally, the article mentions that Meta (formerly Facebook) plans to add face recognition capabilities to its smart glasses, a move that raises privacy concerns. The article also reports that Jared Kushner, former White House adviser, has been named as part of a whistleblower's mysterious national security complaint, though the details of the complaint are not provided.