Meta Removes Face-Recognition Code From Smart Glasses App Following Report
Meta has removed face-recognition code from its smart glasses companion app, the Meta AI application, following a report that identified the feature's presence in the software.
The deletion comes after investigation revealed that the code for facial recognition was present in the latest version of the Meta AI app, which pairs with Meta's smart glasses hardware.
Meta has declined to provide any explanation for the removal, nor has the company indicated whether the face-recognition capability might be reintroduced in a future update.
The smart glasses, which feature a camera and display, have been part of Meta's broader push into wearable technology and augmented reality experiences.