Ring's AI-powered 'Search Party' feature, which leverages the company's network of cameras to find lost dogs, is now available to all Ring customers in the U.S. For the first time, the feature will be made available to those who don't own a Ring camera, too. When a neighbor reports a lost dog in the Ring app, nearby outdoor cameras use AI to scan for possible matches. If a match is found, that camera owner receives an alert and can optionally choose to share any related video clips with their neighbor who reported the pet missing. They'll also have an option to call the owner or send them a message, without sharing their own phone number. 'Now, pet owners can mobilize the whole community'and communities are empowered to help'to find lost pets more effectively than ever before,' noted Ring founder Jamie Siminoff, in an announcement. 'That's why we believe it's so important to make this feature available to anyone who shares a lost dog post in Neighbors,' he added, referring to the...
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