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Wired Found Code For An Unreleased Facial Recognition Feature In Meta's AI App - Engadget
Meta quietly embedded facial recognition code in millions of phones. Now it faces lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny.
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Why it matters
Meta's undisclosed facial recognition capabilities in its AI app raise critical questions about consent, privacy governance, and regulatory enforcement—a watershed moment for how AI companies handle biometric features.
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7 to knowFacial recognition code discovered in Meta's AI app by Wired
Code silently added to millions of phones without disclosure
Feature intended for AI smart glasses
Lawsuit filed against Meta
Leaked internal memo referenced
EFF criticism: 'Move Fast, Surveil Things'
Multiple outlets covering story (Wired, Engadget, Digital Trends, VirtualRealityNews)
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Publisher excerpt: Wired Found Code For An Unreleased Facial Recognition Feature In Meta's AI App Engadget Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones WIRED Move Fast, Surveil Things Electronic Frontier Foundation Meta Smart Glasses Face Recognition Code: Lawsuit and Leaked…