One day after discovery, Meta pulls facial recognition code from its smart glasses

Summary

Meta removed facial recognition code from its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses one day after it was discovered. The feature could scan strangers' faces via a phone app and display personal info, raising privacy concerns. Meta did not explain why it was removed or whether it will return, amid regulatory scrutiny on facial recognition tech.

Source links

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