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Meta glasses have become a tool for surveillance, raising concerns about data privacy and security. A Harvard student has demonstrated how to use facial recognition technology with $379 Meta Ray-Ban 2 smart sunglasses to extract personal information in real-time, sparking questions about consent, privacy, and the potential misuse of such technology.
Facial recognition technology can be used in Meta Ray-Ban 2 smart sunglasses to extract personal information in real-time. A Harvard student demonstrated how to use this technology to collect data on individuals, including names, addresses, and social security numbers. Concerns arise about data privacy and security, as well as the potential misuse of such technology. The ease with which data can be collected and shared is a concern, even with precautions like using a "tin foil hat". Advanced AI systems make it likely that data collection will become quicker and easier to execute. The need for vigilance in protecting personal data is emphasized, particularly in light of past surveillance concerns.
Meta glasses have become a tool for surveillance, raising concerns about data privacy and security. A Harvard student has demonstrated how to use facial recognition technology with $379 Meta Ray-Ban 2 smart sunglasses to extract personal information in real-time.
The student, AnhPhu Nguyen, uses the livestreaming feature of his Meta Ray-Ban 2 smart glasses while a connected computer monitors the feed in real-time. He employs publicly available AI-powered facial recognition software to detect faces and scour the internet for more images of those individuals. This process takes only seconds from being captured discreetly via the glasses to being displayed on his phone.
Nguyen then uses databases like voter registration and online articles to gather names, addresses, phone numbers, next of kin, and even social security numbers. All of this data is scraped together using an LLM (Large Language Model) similar to ChatGPT which aggregates the data into a searchable profile that's fed straight back to his phone.
This technology has been met with concern from those who value their privacy. While Nguyen claims he's not using this for malicious purposes, but rather to raise awareness of the implications of such technology, many are left wondering if we're ready for a world where our data is exposed at a glance.
The rise of AI-powered facial recognition software and smart glasses like Meta Ray-Ban 2 has made it possible for individuals to collect personal information in real-time. This raises questions about consent, privacy, and the potential misuse of such technology.
As Nguyen notes in his video demonstration, "I've already got my tin foil hat on." However, even with precautions like this, the ease with which data can be collected and shared is a concern. The fact that bad actors have already broken into many websites and databases, including in April of this year, when information on 3 billion people, including every single social security number in existence was stolen from the background check company National Public Data and posted on the Dark Web.
The implications of this technology are far-reaching. As advanced AI systems become more capable with coding, it's likely that data collection will become quicker and easier to execute. The fact that Nguyen has already "cracked the code" and is sharing his software demonstrates just how accessible this technology has become.
The lesson from Edward Snowden's past warnings about surveillance seems clear: we must be vigilant in protecting our personal data. As we move forward, it's essential to consider the potential consequences of technologies like facial recognition and smart glasses. By doing so, we can work towards a future where such technologies are used responsibly and with transparency.
Related Information:
https://newatlas.com/technology/meta-rayban-facial-recognition-glasses/
https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/en-gb/blog/threat-vectors/understanding-threat-actor-naming-conventions.html
https://cybersecuritynews.com/apt-attack/
Published: Thu Oct 3 00:14:04 2024 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
