Meta Scrubs Unreleased Face-Recognition From Glasses App After WIRED Report
Meta removed an unreleased face-recognition feature called NameTag from the Meta AI companion app for its smart glasses after WIRED revealed the code; the latest release excludes the recognition software and related data handling, though a few fragments remain. Meta says the feature was exploratory and no final decision has been made. The disclosure raises privacy concerns about locally stored faceprints and data retention, with privacy advocates urging stronger protections.