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Received yesterday β€” 13 February 2026

Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses

13 February 2026 at 05:03
In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release.

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The maker of Meta’s smart glasses said it sold more than seven million pairs last year.
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The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis

Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.

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A Border Patrol Agent scanning the face of a driver in Minneapolis this month.
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