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Security Bite: Apple’s camera AirPods are going to make Meta glasses look reckless

Apple's macOS 27 Release Candidate leaked footage reveals camera-enabled AirPods using Visual Intelligence, allowing users to ask Siri to analyze objects and save information. The leak, uncovered by Aaron Perris, comes amid controversy over Meta AI glasses and Flock cameras, raising concerns about privacy and the potential for reckless use.

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On Monday, a seemingly accidental leak found in Apple’s latest macOS 27 Release Candidate showcased the rumored upcoming camera-enabled AirPods using Visual Intelligence. The leaked video, uncovered by Aaron Perris, shows a man looking at a book and asking Siri via AirPods to analyze it using Visual Intelligence and save it for later.

With recent controversy around Meta AI glasses and Flock cameras, Apple’s timing around this particular product couldn’t be more dubious.

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