Meta Deletes Face-Recognition System From Its Smart Glasses App After WIRED Report
TL;DR
The code WIRED identified is gone from the latest version of Meta AI, the companion app for the company’s smart glasses. Meta won’t say why or whether it’s coming back. The code WIRED identified is gone from the latest version of Meta AI, the companion app for the company’s smart glasses. Meta won’t say why or whether it’s coming back.
Nauti's Take
Face recognition in glasses is not a cute feature, it's a social boundary with a battery. If Meta quietly removes code and won't explain what was planned, AI builders should pay attention: hidden capability tests burn trust faster than any bad demo.
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