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Apple Launches HomeView Smart Display With Siri AI, Facial Recognition, And 7-Inch Screen: how 23 outlets framed it

NewsCord · · International · Surveillance & Civil Liberties

Apple has announced a smart home display called HomeView, featuring a 7-inch screen, Siri AI integration, and facial recognition. The device appears to be Apple's entry into the smart display market, competing with products from Amazon and Google.

Why this matters: A smart display with facial recognition sits in your home and watches who walks by. That is worth paying attention to. Apple has a better privacy reputation than its competitors in this space, but reputation is not the same as a binding commitment. The real things to track are where facial data is stored, whether it leaves the device, who can request it, and what happens if that changes after you have already put the hardware in your kitchen.

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