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02 Jun 2026, 17:47 UTC · 1h ago
Amazon faces class action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition feature
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02 Jun 2026, 17:47 UTC · 1h ago
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Amazon is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that Ring's 'Familiar Faces' feature collects facial recognition data of passersby without their consent. — While class actions are common for Big Tech, this creates legal and regulatory risk regarding AI privacy and data collection practices.
-0.30Amazon previously paid a $5.8 million FTC fine in 2023 over allegations that staff improperly accessed private customer videos. — This establishes a pattern of privacy failures that may increase the likelihood of a settlement or higher damages in current litigation.
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The company is facing a class action lawsuit over privacy violations regarding its Ring facial recognition feature.
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