Texas AG Investigates Meta over AI Glasses, Citing Privacy Concerns
Paxton says the glasses may constantly process video and expose private data, and his office issued a civil investigative demand.
- On Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Meta Glasses over concerns about how the devices may collect, process, and potentially expose users' personal information.
- Paxton alleges the glasses utilize an "always enabled" mode to constantly process video data, potentially bypassing the LED indicator designed to signal active recording.
- His office issued a Civil Investigative Demand to determine if Meta "deceptively misrepresents" its data practices, citing reports that subcontractor Sama employees in Kenya could access personal footage.
- A Meta spokesperson denied facial recognition features exist on the devices, while the probe follows a $1.4 billion settlement Paxton secured with Meta in July 2024 over facial recognition allegations.
- Privacy concerns have historically shadowed tech-powered eyewear dating back to Google Glass, even as Google shared a sneak peek of new styles designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker on Tuesday.
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Paxton Launches Investigation Into Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy Concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta’s smart glasses technology over concerns that the devices may unlawfully collect Texans’ private data, recordings, and facial geometry. According to Paxton’s office, the investigation focuses on Meta AI Glasses, which are equipped with cameras, speakers, and communication tools that allow users to capture and share audio and video from their surroundings. The attorney gene…
Prosecutor’s Office ensures that its actions focus on protecting Texan consumers’ rights against major technology
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Texas Launches Investigation into Meta Glasses
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has raised concerns about Meta Glasses, which have the ability to capture data such as video and audio recordings and facial geometry. Paxton highlighted that the glasses can access private moments and information, including bathroom visits. He expressed worries about the potential use of facial recognition technology in the eyewear and emphasized the need to protect individuals’ privacy and safety…
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