"A serious threat to privacy" Meta issued warning by 75 orgs over planned facial recognition in smart glasses
75 organizations warned Meta that planned facial recognition in smart glasses is a serious privacy threat.Summary
Meta is facing significant backlash from a coalition of 75 organizations over its reported plans to integrate facial recognition technology into its smart glasses. These organizations have issued a strong warning, labeling the technology a "serious threat to privacy" and urging Meta to abandon the idea entirely. The concern centers on a rumored feature called "Name Tag," which would use facial recognition to identify people in real-time, potentially accessing their personal information from online sources without their consent. The letter, addressed to CEO Mark Zuckerberg, argues that such technology cannot be made safe and could be misused by stalkers, scammers, or law enforcement, leading to constant surveillance and the erosion of anonymity in public spaces. Meta has stated that it does not currently offer such features and would approach any future introduction carefully.
(Source：PC Guide)