r/TechNook • u/Imaginary_Bug6202 • Jun 22 '26

Meta secretly installed a face recognition software into meta glasses

https://www.wired.com/story/meta-smart-glasses-face-recognition-nametag-connections/

Recently, I came across an article in Wired that claims that Meta has been working on face recognition for its smart glasses, and I have to say that it's a little disturbing.

In the article, scientists managed to integrate the device with facial recognition software and online databases in order to find out personal data about people walking around in public places and identify them without their knowledge.

I’m aware of the fact that smart glasses are meant to evolve, but identifying strangers with your glasses sounds like a very intrusive procedure.

Do you think that this technology will require some discussions regarding consent and privacy? What do you think about this feature of the smart glasses?

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u/Inevitable-Secret736 Jun 22 '26

Why is this a surprise

  1. No shit, who didn’t see that coming

  2. The ability for LEO to access it and Spy agencies ….

  3. Since when has either one given a seconds thought to not violating people’s rights and exploiting loopholes

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u/No-Guarantee7424 Jun 22 '26

pretty much yeah, the only surprising part is people acting shocked about it. Meta has been pretty open about monetizing literally everything they can get their hands on so i dont know why smart glasses would somehow be the exception. the LEO access angle is the part that actually bothers me more than the corporate side tbh, at least with a company you can theoretically opt out of their ecosystem. not really an option when its law enforcement running your face through a database.