Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted
Meta reportedly plans to introduce facial recognition to its smart glasses while critics are focused elsewhere, according to a recent report.Summary
Meta is reportedly planning to launch a facial recognition feature, dubbed "Name Tag," for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses as soon as this year. An internal document reviewed by The New York Times suggests Meta intends to roll out the feature during a time when civil society groups expected to criticize it will be preoccupied with other issues. The technology would reportedly allow wearers to identify people connected to them on Meta platforms or those with public accounts on Meta sites like Instagram. Meta previously discontinued its use of facial recognition for tagging photos in 2021 but is exploring its return, despite past legal battles. While the company spokesperson stated they are still considering options thoughtfully, privacy concerns remain high, especially given that similar third-party tools already exist to aid visually impaired users.
(Source：The Verge)