Ⓜ️ Meta smart glasses videos reviewed by data workers in Kenya

A report by Svenska Dagbladet describes how footage from Meta’s AI smart glasses is reviewed by human data labelers. Journalists visited a Sama office in Nairobi, where workers analyze videos to help train Meta’s AI systems.

Workers say they watch recordings captured by users in everyday situations. The tasks include labeling objects in videos and checking chatbot responses. Some clips contain sensitive scenes, including private moments at home or visible financial information.

The investigation also looked at how users can control their data. The glasses require internet connectivity because AI processing happens on Meta’s servers. Journalists say they could not get a clear explanation from Meta on how users can fully prevent their videos or conversations from being used.

The report suggests that most users would likely keep using the device even if they knew their footage might be reviewed.

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