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Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly developing smart glasses, dubbed 'ICE Glasses,' intended for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. These devices would capture video and utilize facial recognition and gait analysis to identify individuals from a distance, with a target deployment by September 2027. Concerns have been raised by civil liberty groups regarding potential widespread surveillance of US citizens.
'We failed at our most basic job:' Discord delays age verification rollout
Discord is delaying its age verification rollout, which requires face scans or identity documents, until the second half of 2026 due to community backlash and privacy concerns. The company's CTO admitted they failed to clearly explain the process, leading to widespread skepticism, especially after a past data breach. New verification options, including credit card usage, will be added, and Discord pledges transparency regarding third-party vendors.
