Meta Tests Rank One Face Recognition for Smart Glasses but Deletes Enabling Code from App

Meta is testing face-recognition software built by Rank One, a supplier to the United States military and regional police departments, Wired reported this week. The company has been exploring adding the technology to its smart glasses. The app for the glasses previously contained code that would have enabled face-recognition features, but that code has since been deleted.

Anthropic is negotiating with the Trump administration over safety concerns regarding its new public model Claude Fable 5. The company pulled the model off the market entirely after the White House raised questions about its capabilities. A leak this week exposed the identities of more than 200 members registered for Peter Thiel’s Dialog society retreat.

The retreat includes panels on building a cult, sex, and prepping for World War III. The society maintains a secretive ranking system for its members. The United Kingdom will soon begin scanning the faces of asylum-seekers as part of age checks.

Evidence shows such tools can make errors with life-altering consequences. Knicks fans watched Thursday’s ticker tape parade in New York City via livestreams from traffic surveillance cameras operated by artist Morry Kolman. ShinyHunters published data allegedly stolen from Madison Square Garden, comprising millions of records across 45 GB of files, 404 Media reported.

The data includes potential personal information from customers and references to Knicks players and coaches. A sample file lists names of “talent,” including Knicks members. The Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973.

A federal class action lawsuit was filed over the alleged breach after the story broke. At least three bars in San Francisco’s Castro district are using face scanners from Patronscan at their entrances, Gazetteer SF reported. The system collects facial images, names, and genders from customers.