Meta removes face-recognition code from its AI app after a report exposed it
meta deleted the nametag face-recognition system from its smart glasses app after wired reported its existence to over 50 million users, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance capabilities.
meta stripped the 'nametag' face-recognition system from its smart glasses companion app just one day after wired revealed the code was present on over 50 million devices. the code allowed glasses to capture faceprints and store images of unrecognized faces locally for future processing, though meta had publicly denied the feature existed. this swift deletion highlights the reputational risk companies face when integrating surveillance-ready biometrics into consumer hardware without public disclosure. meta declined to explain why the code was removed or if the feature will return in a future update.