AI-driven smart home devices pose new privacy risks for domestic workers in the UK, who are often monitored in employers' homes. Domestic workers also utilize smart devices in their own households, leading to increased concerns about surveillance and privacy.

Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest contribute to the expansion of the U.S. surveillance state, which has become more pervasive since the revelations from Edward Snowden. Recent events illustrate the increasing integration of surveillance technologies in everyday life.