"Ring Reverses Police Data Sharing Stance"

Ring, known for sharing user footage with law enforcement, is reportedly reversing its police-friendly stance by stopping warrantless police requests for footage and disabling its Request For Assistance tool. The Neighbors app is also shifting its focus from crime and safety to a community hub. This change comes amid an overhaul of the app and a diversification of Ring's product lineup. It remains to be seen if Ring will stick by this decision, but this shift reflects a trend in the tech industry of companies limiting law enforcement access to user data.