### Meta Explores Military-Grade Face Recognition for Smart Glasses **Meta** is reportedly testing facial recognition software developed by **Rank One**, a supplier to the US military and regional police departments. This revelation comes after previous reports indicated that the companion app for **Meta**'s smart glasses contained—and subsequently deleted—code enabling such features. The move signals **Meta**'s continued interest in integrating biometric identification into its wearable technology, raising significant privacy concerns for users. ### Anthropic Navigates White House Concerns Over AI Safety AI developer **Anthropic** remains in negotiations with the White House following concerns over the safety of its new public model, **Claude Fable 5**, which led to its temporary withdrawal. Security experts warn that advanced AI models capable of discovering and exploiting software vulnerabilities are rapidly becoming ubiquitous, posing a global challenge in managing the proliferation of potentially dangerous hacking tools. ### Data Breach Hits Madison Square Garden, Exposing Fan and Talent Data Hacking and extortion group **ShinyHunters** has claimed responsibility for a data breach at **Madison Square Garden (MSG)**, publishing an alleged 45GB of data online. The leaked information reportedly includes millions of records, with potential personal details of customers and references to **Knicks** players and coaches. This incident follows **MSG**'s documented extensive use of surveillance technologies, including facial recognition systems, and has prompted a federal class-action lawsuit. ### San Francisco Bars Implement Facial Scanners for Entry At least three bars in San Francisco's Castro district are using **Patronscan** technology to collect facial images, names, and genders of customers upon entry. This system allows staff to log negative behaviors, with facial recognition then identifying individuals on subsequent visits. The collected data can be shared across a "safety network" of other businesses, creating a widespread surveillance infrastructure in nightlife settings. ### UK to Scan Asylum Seekers' Faces Despite Flaws The United Kingdom is set to begin scanning the faces of asylum seekers as part of age verification checks. This policy proceeds despite evidence highlighting the significant flaws and potential for life-altering mistakes by such age evaluation and verification tools. ### France's Domestic Spy Agency Drops Palantir for Homegrown AI France's domestic spy agency, the **Direction générale de la Sécurité intérieure (DGSI)**, announced it will phase out **Palantir**'s data and AI tools in favor of software from French firm **ChapsVision**. This decision aligns with a broader European trend to reduce reliance on US technology due to surveillance and security risks. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu emphasized the need for national sovereignty in AI development, a sentiment echoed by Germany's intelligence agency **BfV**, which also opted for **ChapsVision** over **Palantir** last month. ### Apple's 'Hide My Email' Tweak Raises Privacy Concerns **Apple** plans to alter its 'Hide My Email' privacy feature, changing the domain for generated email addresses from `@icloud.com` to `@private.icloud.com`. While seemingly minor, this change could make it easier for websites and apps to detect the use of the privacy-preserving service, potentially leading to demands for alternative email addresses and undermining its effectiveness.