Biometric Update: FTC asked to investigate Meta facial recognition smart glasses plan

Following reports of Meta’s smart glasses plan, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) sent letters to the Federal Trade Commission and state enforcers requesting a prompt investigation into Meta. The Washington, DC-based research center says that the feature puts people “at risk of stalking, harassment, doxxing and worse.”

“This feature would pose a grave risk to privacy, safety, and civil liberties and would cause widespread harm to the public,” the letter says. “It must not be allowed to reach the market.”

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