Meta's AI Glasses Reportedly Send Sensitive Footage to Human Reviewers in Kenya
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Emma Roth
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Summary
Meta's AI-powered smart glasses are reportedly sending sensitive footage, including intimate moments like bathroom visits and sex, to human reviewers in Kenya. The investigation by Swedish newspapers Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten revealed that Meta contractors in Nairobi have viewed this private content. This has led to at least one proposed class action lawsuit accusing Meta of violating false advertising and privacy laws.
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· 3 pulledMeta contractors in Kenya have seen videos captured with the smart glasses that show 'bathroom visits, sex and other intimate moments'
Meta's AI-powered smart glasses could be sending sensitive footage to human reviewers in Nairobi, Kenya
At least one proposed class action lawsuit accusing Meta of violating false advertising and privacy laws has emerged
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