Source: Fortune
Summary
Meta’s smart glasses, launched in September 2023, were marketed as having “privacy at their core.” However, a recent report and federal lawsuit allege that the company is routing users’ footage to human workers overseas for manual labeling, despite claiming to use AI models. The workers have seen sensitive content, including people undressing and financial documents. The lawsuit accuses Meta of violating federal and state laws by failing to disclose the practice. A privacy and AI attorney calls the revelations “horrifying” and predicts significant legal liability.
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The strategy enters a familiar phase.
Meta’s reassurance of “privacy at their core” has been contradicted by the report and lawsuit. The company’s reliance on human workers to label footage raises concerns about user data and consent. The lawsuit’s allegations of violating federal and state laws may lead to significant legal liability. The incident highlights the need for stronger regulations on AI and data privacy.
The numbers tell one story, but the fine print tells another.
Author: Evan Null
