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Meta has deployed facial recognition code to its surveillance glasses, confirmed by EFF's Threat Lab and Wired, though not yet available to consumers.
The feature creates faceprints using 2,048 numbers to map facial features, comparing new faces against a user's stored database.
A researcher demonstrated functionality by adding a face via debug mode, leading to detection by the glasses.
Meta previously settled a BIPA lawsuit for $650 million over facial recognition on its platform and discontinued the feature.
Meta's internal documents suggested launching facial recognition during political distractions to avoid opposition, raising ethical concerns.
Critics warn Meta is enabling a distributed surveillance network, urging caution in purchasing or using their glasses.

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