AI security cameras are collecting data they don't need

A new study from Surfshark reveals that AI powered home security cameras are gathering more information than households expect. The report says that these devices go far beyond routine recording. By standardizing facial recognition, they create biometric profiles that can include neighbors and passersby, not just the people who own the cameras. Surfshark says that many companion apps also gather personal details unrelated to security features, further raising privacy concerns for owners. SEE ALSO: File-sharing platforms not protecting against malicious content The study, which you can read here, warns that the shift from simple motion alerts to broad biometric scanning… [Continue Reading]