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Ring pulls the plug on controversial partnership days after Super Bowl backlash

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  • Amazon’s Ring stopped its partnership with Flock Safety after backlash from a Super Bowl ad, with Ring saying the integration was never completed and no videos were ever shared.
  • Ring stressed that the Community Requests feature remains optional and voluntary, and has been used to assist investigations without making video sharing mandatory.
  • Critics warned the Super Bowl ad could enable broader surveillance, including biometric identification, fueling privacy concerns about law enforcement access.

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Amazon's Ring cancels Flock partnership amid Super Bowl ad backlash

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/12/amazons-ring-cancels-flock-partnership-amid-super-bowl-ad-backlash.htmlCnbc.com
Amazon's Ring cancels Flock partnership amid Super Bowl ad backlash

Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash

https://www.theverge.com/news/878447/ring-flock-partnership-canceledTheverge.com
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash

Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-flock-partnership-ending-superbowl-ad-backlash/Cbsnews.com
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/13/tech/amazon-ring-flock-partnership-iceCnn.com
Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns | CNN Business

Ring and Flock Safety cancel partnership amidst surveillance criticism

https://mashable.com/article/ring-camera-flock-partnership-cancelled-ice-surveillanceMashable.com
Ring and Flock Safety cancel partnership amidst surveillance criticism

Days After Its Super Bowl Ad, Ring Cancels Flock Partnership Amid Surveillance Concerns

https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/days-after-its-super-bowl-commercial-ring-cancels-controversial-flock-partnership/Cnet.com
Days After Its Super Bowl Ad, Ring Cancels Flock Partnership Amid Surveillance Concerns

Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar

https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-ring-kills-flock-safety-deal-after-super-bowl-ad-uproar/Wired.com
Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar

Amazon’s Ring Scraps Police-Notification Partnership After Backlash Over Super Bowl Ad About AI-Enabled Dog Finder

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/amazon-ring-cancels-flock-partnership-super-bowl-ad-backlash-dog-finder-1236662108/Variety.com
Amazon’s Ring Scraps Police-Notification Partnership After Backlash Over Super Bowl Ad About AI-Enabled Dog Finder

Ring pulls the plug on controversial partnership days after Super Bowl backlash

https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-ring-flock-partnership-ends-super-bowl-ad-2026-2Businessinsider.com
Ring pulls the plug on controversial partnership days after Super Bowl backlash

Ring calls off partnership with police surveillance provider Flock Safety

https://www.engadget.com/home/ring-calls-off-partnership-with-police-surveillance-provider-flock-safety-031717605.htmlEngadget.com
Ring calls off partnership with police surveillance provider Flock Safety

Amazon no longer working with controversial police tech company after backlash over Ring doorbell Super Bowl ad

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amazon-no-longer-working-police-tech-flock-safety-super-bowl-ad-rcna258855Nbcnews.com
Amazon no longer working with controversial police tech company after backlash over Ring doorbell Super Bowl ad

The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/14/doorbell-cameras-ring-nancy-guthrie-super-bowlTheguardian.com
The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears

Amazon ends surveillance partnership after backlash over pet search Super Bowl ad

https://www.newson6.com/tulsa-oklahoma-news/amazon-ends-surveillance-partnership-after-backlash-over-pet-search-super-bowl-adNewson6.com
Amazon ends surveillance partnership after backlash over pet search Super Bowl ad

Ring's reported 'mass surveillance' practices are back in the spotlight as it ends deal with ICE partner Flock Safety

https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ring-cuts-ties-with-controversial-police-tech-company-after-dystopian-super-bowl-ad-sparks-a-huge-backlashTechradar.com
Ring's reported 'mass surveillance' practices are back in the spotlight as it ends deal with ICE partner Flock Safety

Ring cuts surveillance firm ties amid Super bowl ad outcry

https://www.dw.com/en/ring-cuts-surveillance-firm-ties-amid-super-bowl-ad-outcry/a-75964203Dw.com
Ring cuts surveillance firm ties amid Super bowl ad outcry

Amazon’s Ring axes deal with police tech provider after heated Super Bowl ad backlash: ‘surveillance state’

https://nypost.com/2026/02/13/business/amazons-ring-axes-deal-with-police-tech-provider-after-super-bowl-ad-backlash-surveillance-state/Nypost.com
Amazon’s Ring axes deal with police tech provider after heated Super Bowl ad backlash: ‘surveillance state’

Internet Bullies Ring Doorbell Into Canceling Surveillance State After Super Bowl Commercial Backlash

https://www.outkick.com/culture/internet-bullies-ring-canceling-surveillance-state-after-super-bowl-commercial-backlashOutkick.com
Internet Bullies Ring Doorbell Into Canceling Surveillance State After Super Bowl Commercial Backlash

Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash

https://www.ksl.com/article/51448127/amazon-scraps-partnership-with-surveillance-company-after-super-bowl-ad-backlashKsl.com
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash

Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash

https://apnews.com/article/amazon-flock-super-bowl-surveillance-privacy-32b7d32a06d369bffe3ffdcdd31962a1Apnews.com
Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash

Ring doorbell makes huge change after Super Bowl commercial was branded ‘dystopian’

https://www.unilad.com/technology/news/ring-cancels-flock-partnership-super-bowl-backlash-965882-20260213Unilad.com
Ring doorbell makes huge change after Super Bowl commercial was branded ‘dystopian’

Ring Doorbell terminates controversial new feature following 'creepy' Super Bowl commercial

https://www.ladbible.com/news/world-news/ring-doorbell-search-party-feature-cancelled-222221-20260213Ladbible.com
Ring Doorbell terminates controversial new feature following 'creepy' Super Bowl commercial

Ring Scraps Controversial AI Surveillance Partnership — But Not the One From the Super Bowl Ad

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ring-scraps-controversial-ai-surveillance-deal-flock-safety-1236504761/Hollywoodreporter.com
Ring Scraps Controversial AI Surveillance Partnership — But Not the One From the Super Bowl Ad

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