Meta has removed facial recognition code called 'NameTag' from its Meta AI app for smart glasses just one day after WIRED exposed its presence. The unreleased feature would have allowed the glasses to create biometric faceprints and compare them against a local database, raising significant privacy concerns. The discovery comes after internal documents suggested Meta was considering launching the feature during a 'dynamic political environment' to minimize pushback.
Background
Facial recognition technology has become increasingly controversial due to privacy concerns and potential for misuse. Meta (formerly Facebook) has faced scrutiny over its data collection practices and AI development.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10