Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos

4 hours ago

UK data watchdog contacts Meta over reports of outsourced workers viewing sensitive content from AI smart glasses.
Meta subcontractors in Kenya reviewed videos, including private moments, to improve AI experience.
Meta states data is filtered for privacy, but reports indicate failures in blurring faces.
Users may not realize their videos/images are reviewed by humans, as per Meta's privacy policies.
ICO emphasizes the need for transparency and user control over personal data processing.
Workers described reviewing sensitive content, including private moments and interactions with AI.
Meta's glasses have a recording light, but misuse concerns persist, including unauthorized filming.
Sama, the outsourcing company, has faced criticism for its role in content moderation.
Advancements in AI wearables raise privacy and misuse concerns despite their benefits.

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