Ring cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage
February 18, 2026
•ArsTechnica•Moderate impact[key points]
Key points
- •Amazon and Flock Safety have ended a partnership that would have given law enforcement access to a vast web of Ring cameras.
- •The decision came after Amazon faced substantial backlash for airing a Super Bowl ad that was perceived as dystopian and intrusive on privacy.
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