“And what if someone else is watching?” she replied. “What if safe for us means exposed for someone else?”

Home security cameras, particularly those equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud storage capabilities, have shifted from passive, local recording to active, proactive surveillance. Devices from companies like Ring (Amazon) , Nest (Google), and Arlo offer convenience, allowing homeowners to monitor their property from anywhere. However, this convenience comes at a cost: constant monitoring, data collection, and in many cases, automated facial recognition.