SMRTR TechApr 13, 2026Wired

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

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Over 70 advocacy organizations are demanding Meta cancel its "Name Tag" facial recognition feature for Ray-Ban smart glasses, warning it would enable stalkers and abusers to silently identify strangers in public. The coalition argues the technology poses serious privacy threats since bystanders cannot meaningfully consent to identification through the inconspicuous eyewear.

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