Meta smart glasses can be used to dox anyone in seconds, study finds
A study by Harvard students revealed that Meta's smart glasses can identify individuals using facial recognition, raising privacy concerns. They conducted tests, chose not to release their code, and provided privacy guidance.
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A recent study by two Harvard students has revealed that Meta's smart glasses can be combined with facial recognition technology to quickly identify individuals and access their personal information, raising significant privacy concerns. The students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, linked Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to a face search engine called PimEyes, allowing them to dox individuals by cross-referencing images with public databases. Their project, named I-XRAY, demonstrated that this technology could identify strangers in seconds, potentially enabling malicious activities such as stalking or scamming. The students emphasized the importance of raising awareness about privacy risks associated with such technologies and chose the Meta glasses for their inconspicuous design. They conducted tests in public spaces, where they successfully identified numerous individuals, although some results were disputed. To mitigate potential misuse, they decided not to release the code for their technology. They also provided guidance on opting out of invasive search engines to protect personal data. While Meta and PimEyes downplayed the risks, the study highlights the potential for misuse of emerging technologies in the U.S., where privacy regulations are less stringent than in the EU. The students hope that their work will encourage individuals to take steps to safeguard their privacy.
- Meta smart glasses can be used with facial recognition tech to dox individuals.
- The project aimed to raise awareness of privacy concerns related to emerging technologies.
- The students conducted real-world tests, identifying numerous unsuspecting individuals.
- They chose not to release the code to prevent misuse of their technology.
- Guidance was provided on how to opt out of invasive search engines to protect personal data.
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7 commentshttps://pimeyes.com/en/opt-out-request-form
So go ahead and upload multiple face pics, your government issued ID, and email address. What a joke
Way off the creepy scale if I were on the other side of that, but the idea is very, very tantalizing. IMO it's only a matter of time before we have wearable, discreet cameras that do exactly this. No celebrity, etc. will be able to hide in a crowd. It may very well be a nightmare.
I'm not sure that's a winning endorsement.
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