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.

United States Customs and Border Protection has signed a $225,000 deal for one year of access to Clearview AI, a face recognition tool that compares photos against billions of internet-sourced images. This access will be provided to the Border Patrol’s intelligence division and the National Targeting Center to enhance their data collection and analysis efforts.

Ring has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, amid backlash regarding privacy concerns. The decision follows increased scrutiny and criticism, particularly after a controversial Super Bowl advertisement.

Amazon's Ring promoted an AI-powered surveillance network during a Super Bowl ad, framing it as a community initiative to help locate lost dogs. The ad encourages users to participate in the "Search Party" program by using their cameras for identification purposes.

A California man has been charged with BASE jumping off Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park during a government shutdown. Authorities identified Jack Propeck through an Instagram video and vehicle-tracking data.