Ring's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime

November 17, 2025·1 hr 10 min·5 clips

Jamie Siminoff says Ring's AI can bring crime close to zero in neighborhoods—but is that a promise or a privacy nightmare?

Nilay Patel interviews Jamie Siminoff, founder and chief inventor of Ring, about his return to the company after leaving Amazon, his vision for using AI to drastically reduce crime, and the tensions between safety, privacy, and surveillance. They discuss Ring's police partnerships, smart home standards, and the challenges of integrating AI into home security.

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A focused look at Ring's AI push through founder speed, Amazon scale, and the tradeoffs of shipping fast.

Jamie Siminoff's return to Ring makes for a sharp Decoder conversation about speed, AI features, and who gets to make product calls inside Amazon.

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Ring's founder built the category. Now he's thinking out loud about speed, AI features, and what it means to stay a founder inside Amazon.

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