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Meta's Smart Glasses Test Facial Recognition from Pentagon Contractor

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Meta is testing facial recognition software for its smart glasses, using technology licensed from Rank One Computing, a company that derives about 80% of its revenue from government clients including the Pentagon and police. A WIRED investigation found a leaked, still-active license linking Meta to Rank One, whose board includes a former CIA deputy director and former FBI science chief. The development has raised surveillance concerns.

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  • Meta is testing facial recognition software on its smart glasses, which is used by police and military.Confirmed by multiple sources · CNET, Gizmodo, The Next Web, Wired
  • The facial recognition technology was licensed from Rank One Computing, a Pentagon contractor.Confirmed by multiple sources · The Next Web, Wired
  • Rank One Computing draws roughly 80% of its revenue from government contracts.Confirmed by multiple sources · The Next Web, Wired
  • The license linking Meta to Rank One was leaked and remained active at the time of reporting.Reported by a single source · The Next Web
  • Rank One's board includes a former CIA deputy director and a former FBI science chief.Reported by a single source · Wired

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Meta's Smart Glasses Test Facial Recognition from Pentagon Contractor — Gazetaro