""Although facial recognition may offer real benefits for blind and visually impaired users, Meta's history of failing to protect user privacy raises serious questions about its plan to deploy this technology in its smart glasses.""
""Widespread use of this technology could chill free expression and enable harassment," they wrote."
""Without strong safeguards, this technology could be used to target vulnerable communities and undermine Americans' privacy and civil liberties," the senators wrote."
Senators Ed Markey, Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley expressed concerns about Meta's plans to integrate facial recognition into smart glasses. They warned that this technology could identify and surveil individuals without consent, particularly at political events. The senators highlighted the potential for chilling free expression and enabling harassment. They demanded answers from Meta regarding the collection and safeguarding of biometric data, emphasizing the need for strong privacy protections to prevent targeting vulnerable communities. Meta has not confirmed plans for facial recognition in its devices.
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