What happened: Meta has been contacted by a regulator after reports that subcontracted workers in Kenya reviewed intimate videos captured by AI glasses, including footage of people using the toilet or having sex. The company uses these videos to improve its technology.
Why it matters:
- Raises concerns about privacy and consent for individuals recorded by AI devices.
- Highlights ethical issues in outsourcing sensitive data review to third-party workers.
MNN Take: The scrutiny reflects growing attention on how tech firms handle personal data and the responsibilities they have to protect users’ privacy, especially when involving subcontractors abroad.
Sources: BBC Technology