Meta Deletes Face-Recognition System From Its Smart Glasses App After WIRED Report (opens original article in a new tab)

Meta removed a face-recognition system from its smart glasses app after a WIRED report revealed its presence. The system, called NameTag, was embedded in the Meta AI app without public announcement.

• Meta removed face-recognition code from its smart glasses app following a WIRED report.
• The NameTag system could create biometric faceprints and compare them against a local database.
• Meta did not confirm if the code was removed permanently or if they still plan to develop the feature.