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Meta Quietly Removes Facial Recognition Code from Smart Glasses App

Meta Quietly Removes Facial Recognition Code from Smart Glasses App

Meta Quietly Removes Facial Recognition Code from Smart Glasses App
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How WWDC 2026 and Meta Connect Frame Wearables, AI, and Spatial Computing

How WWDC 2026 and Meta Connect Frame Wearables, AI, and Spatial Computing

A look at how Apple and Meta are building two very different futures for AI, wearables, and spatial computing, setting the stage for the next tech war.
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Amazon’s AI chip push gives rivals a new problem

Amazon’s AI chip push gives rivals a new problem

Amazon (AMZN) has spent years establishing one of the most formidable cloud businesses in the world, but the artificial intelligence explosion is requiring every big cloud provider to face a tougher question. No longer is it enough to rent out computational power. Customers are now looking for ...
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Meta Removes Facial Recognition Code from Smart Glasses App Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta Removes Facial Recognition Code from Smart Glasses App Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta Removes Facial Recognition Code from Smart Glasses App Amid Privacy Concerns
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Meta Faces Backlash Over Potential Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses

Meta Faces Backlash Over Potential Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses

Meta Faces Backlash Over Potential Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses
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Meta Removes Face-Recognition Feature from Smart Glasses App Following Report

Meta Removes Face-Recognition Feature from Smart Glasses App Following Report

Meta Removes Face-Recognition Feature from Smart Glasses App Following Report
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Meta Removes Face-Recognition System from Smart Glasses App Following Privacy Concerns

Meta Removes Face-Recognition System from Smart Glasses App Following Privacy Concerns

Meta has removed an unreleased face-recognition system from its smart glasses app after a report by WIRED revealed its existence. The system, known internally as NameTag, was designed to convert faces captured by the glasses into unique biometric signatures and compare them against a database stored on the user's device. Although the feature was never publicly enabled, its presence raised privacy concerns, particularly regarding the potential for misuse in identifying strangers. Meta's decision to remove the system comes amid scrutiny over privacy and data protection practices in the tech industry.
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Meta's AI Support Assistant Exploited, Thousands of Instagram Accounts Breached

Meta's AI Support Assistant Exploited, Thousands of Instagram Accounts Breached

Meta's AI Support Assistant Exploited, Thousands of Instagram Accounts Breached
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Meta's AI Chatbot Exploit Leads to Hijacking of 20,000 Instagram Accounts

Meta's AI Chatbot Exploit Leads to Hijacking of 20,000 Instagram Accounts

Meta's AI Chatbot Exploit Leads to Hijacking of 20,000 Instagram Accounts
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Best Buy bets big on controversial partner

Best Buy bets big on controversial partner

It wasn’t all that long ago that smart glasses and VR headsets felt like something straight out of an episode of an episode “The Jetsons” or a science fiction novel, not something you could find on store shelves. Now, not only can you buy these wearable computers, but you can actually try them on ...
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Best Buy and Meta Collaborate to Launch Meta Lab in Over 50 Stores, Enhancing Customer Experience with AI and VR

Best Buy and Meta Collaborate to Launch Meta Lab in Over 50 Stores, Enhancing Customer Experience with AI and VR

Best Buy and Meta Collaborate to Launch Meta Lab in Over 50 Stores, Enhancing Customer Experience with AI and VR
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OpenAI's Tools for Humanity Faces Job Cuts Amid IPO Plans

OpenAI's Tools for Humanity Faces Job Cuts Amid IPO Plans

OpenAI's Tools for Humanity Faces Job Cuts Amid IPO Plans