Meta sued for using photos and biometric data to train AI and facial recognition
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-09-21
- Meta is facing a lawsuit over allegations it used users' photos and biometric data to train its AI systems and facial recognition technology.
- The case centers on the legality of collecting biometric data without consent, a recurring privacy flashpoint for big tech.
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