Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Meta regarding its Meta AI Glasses, alleging unlawful collection of facial biometric data, deceptive privacy representations, and unauthorized sharing of user data with subcontractors. The investigation follows concerns that the glasses’ always-on recording mode lacks proper notice, subcontractors access private user content including intimate moments, and Meta plans to deploy facial recognition technology to collect unsuspecting individuals’ facial geometry. The AG issued a Civil Investigative Demand to determine if Meta violated Texas law by deceptively misrepresenting its data use practices.
In-house legal teams should review all vendor agreements with subcontractors (including data annotators like Sama), hardware manufacturers, and AI service providers to ensure strict clauses governing biometric data (e.g., facial geometry) collection, sharing, and retention, with explicit prohibitions on unauthorized third-party access and mandatory data blurring requirements for biometric identifiers. Customer-facing smart device agreements, privacy policies, and terms of service must be updated to include clear, conspicuous disclosures about always-on recording modes, non-functional notice indicators (e.g., LED lights), planned facial recognition features, and subcontractor data access, ensuring all privacy-related representations are accurate to avoid deceptive practice or consent failure claims. Additionally, contracts with subcontractors should include audit rights, confidentiality obligations, and incident reporting requirements to align with applicable biometric privacy laws and prevent unauthorized access to private user content.
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Technology"Attorney General Paxton secured a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta (formerly known as Facebook) over its unlawful facial recognition technology software in its application."
"May 20, 2026 | Press Release"
"Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta’s Meta AI Glasses"
"this feature would allow Meta to collect unsuspecting individuals’ facial geometry from Meta Glasses’ built-in, inconspicuous cameras."
"this LED indicator is not active during the smart glasses’ “always enabled” mode."
"whether Meta deceptively misrepresents the extent of its use of private data from consumers in violation of Texas law."
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, urged Meta to enforce its policies against misleading AI-generated weight loss ads on Instagram and Facebook. The ads promote non-FDA approved GLP-1 drugs without disclosing risks and use fake AI content. The coalition demands Meta restrict such ads, require clear risk disclosures, and label AI-generated content.
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Meta captured facial recognition data from millions of Texans without consent, violating Texas biometric privacy laws. The company agreed to pay $1.4 billion over five years to settle the case. This is the largest privacy settlement obtained by a single state.
A coalition of 42 attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company designed addictive features that harm youth mental health and violated COPPA by collecting children's data without parental consent. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief, monetary penalties, and restitution.
The FTC proposed modifications to its 2020 privacy order with Meta, alleging violations including non-compliance with the order, misleading parents about Messenger Kids, and unauthorized data sharing. The proposed changes include banning monetization of youth data, pausing new product launches, and strengthening privacy requirements.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses over allegations of unlawful facial biometric data collection, deceptive privacy practices, and unauthorized sharing of user data with subcontractors. The investigation follows concerns that the glasses' always-on recording mode lacks proper user notice, planned facial recognition features would collect data without consent, and private user videos are accessed by third-party annotators in Kenya. The AG issued a Civil Investigative Demand to Meta to determine violations of Texas privacy laws.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement via Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Albertsons Safeway LLC, prohibiting the company from misting organic produce with synthetic pesticides like ProduceMaxx in all Texas stores. The settlement requires Albertsons-owned grocery chains to stop using synthetic antimicrobial pesticides in misting systems on organic produce and implement potable water rinses for organic produce after any prior treatments. The action follows an investigation launched in January 2026 into undisclosed pesticide use on USDA-certified organic produce.