UK rail police deployed face-scanning technology in a £320,000 operation that resulted in zero successful matches, raising questions about the effectiveness and value of the surveillance initiative.
Meta unveiled new Ray-Ban AI glasses and audio-only smart glasses at Connect, alongside privacy features like Private Processing, as backlash over covert recording and facial recognition concerns intensifies. The camera-less glasses and enhanced privacy protections represent Meta's response to criticism from celebrities, bans in public spaces, and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe.