"The coalition, which includes the ACLU and other advocacy groups, is demanding Meta kill the feature before launch, warning that it would hand stalkers and abusers the ability to silently identify strangers in public."
"Internal documents show the company hoped to use the current 'dynamic political environment' as cover for the rollout, betting that civil society groups would have their resources focused on other concerns."
"The coalition argues that face recognition in inconspicuous consumer eyewear cannot be resolved through product design changes, opt-out mechanisms, or incremental safeguards."
"Meta is urged to disclose any known instances of its wearables being used in stalking, harassment, or domestic violence cases, as well as any discussions with federal law enforcement agencies."
A coalition of over 70 civil liberties and advocacy organizations is urging Meta to abandon its face recognition feature, known as 'Name Tag', for smart glasses. They warn that this technology could enable stalkers and abusers to identify individuals without consent. Internal documents suggest Meta plans to launch the feature amid a politically charged environment, believing civil society groups will be distracted. The coalition argues that face recognition in consumer eyewear poses significant privacy risks and calls for transparency regarding any misuse of the technology in harassment or stalking cases.
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