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Meta files a patent for facial recognition and automatic recording of people

1 · Adafruit Industries Blog · Aug. 18, 2026, 8:52 p.m.
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Summary
Meta has filed a patent for a facial recognition system incorporated into their smart glasses. This technology aims to automatically detect and record people, creating a highlights reel for users later. The reputation of Ray-Ban smart glasses as 'covert' devices has raised privacy concerns.
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