WorkThe story, in brief
Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
Meta embedded facial recognition into millions of phones without disclosure. Here's what that means for your privacy policy.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Meta's unreleased face-recognition system raises immediate questions about biometric data governance, user consent, and regulatory exposure—particularly as EU AI Act enforcement tightens around high-risk applications.
The key facts
5 to knowUnreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta smart glasses platform
Code identified by WIRED reviewers
Designed to identify people via biometric data stored on user phones
Distributed to millions of phones without public disclosure
Touches on AI ethics, privacy governance, and regulatory compliance (EU AI Act relevance)
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Wired Businesswired.com
Publisher excerpt: 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.