Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

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April 13, 2026, 4:01 PM

• •Meta plans to use facial recognition on Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, enabling identification of individuals in public.
• •A coalition of organizations, including the ACLU and EPIC, is demanding that Meta cancel the 'Name Tag' feature.
• •Concerns include potential misuse by stalkers, abusers, and federal agents, and the lack of consent.
• •Meta is urged to disclose past use of its wearables in stalking cases and consult with privacy experts.
• •This follows Meta's past privacy issues and legal battles over facial recognition and platform design.

Over 70 civil liberties and advocacy groups are urging Meta to halt its plans to deploy facial recognition, known as "Name Tag", on Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, fearing potential misuse by stalkers, abusers, and government agencies. The coalition, including the ACLU and EPIC, demands Meta abandon the feature before launch, criticizing the company's strategy of exploiting a "dynamic political environment" to distract from the rollout. Concerns center on the lack of consent and the potential for surveillance in public spaces, prompting the coalition to call for transparency and consultation with privacy experts. This follows Meta's history of privacy controversies, including settlements over facial recognition practices and ongoing legal challenges regarding platform design.

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