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Meta quietly removes face-recognition code from its smart glasses app
Meta has quietly removed facial recognition code from its smart glasses application. This move comes after the company faced scrutiny over privacy concerns related to the technology.
Meta warned by dozens of organizations that facial recognition on its smart glasses would empower predators
Dozens of civil rights organizations have urged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans to incorporate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses, citing concerns that it would empower predators and stalkers. The coalition, including groups like the ACLU and Electronic Privacy Information Center, argues that the technology, internally known as 'Name Tag,' cannot be made safe through design changes and wants the feature completely eliminated. Meta has faced similar public outcry and legal challenges regarding facial recognition in the past.
Meta's AI display glasses reportedly share intimate videos with human moderators
Meta's AI-powered smart glasses in Europe are reportedly sharing intimate videos and sensitive financial data with human moderators in Kenya. Users must agree to terms of service that allow data review for AI training, raising concerns about compliance with GDPR regulations.