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Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones

Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on users’ phones.

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Meta's smart glasses platform has been found to contain an unreleased face-recognition system. This system is designed to identify individuals using biometric data stored on users' phones, suggesting a level of integration between the glasses and mobile devices. The presence of this code raises questions about user consent and data privacy, particularly given the potential for the system to be used for purposes beyond its intended function.

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