Meta Set to Integrate Controversial Facial Recognition into Smart Glasses

Hamid Siddiqui / May 8, 2025 3:15am News

Meta is planning to add facial recognition technology to AI-powered smart glasses, aiming to identify faces in public. The new feature, derived from its 'Live AI' technology, could debut by 2026. However, previous facial recognition attempts led to significant privacy concerns and lawsuits. Critics warn of renewed scrutiny and potential backlash from users and regulators.

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