{"id":501540,"date":"2022-10-17T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/quest-pro-vr-headset-raises-privacy-concerns-for-metas-future-in-metaverse\/"},"modified":"2022-10-17T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T12:00:00","slug":"quest-pro-vr-headset-raises-privacy-concerns-for-metas-future-in-metaverse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/quest-pro-vr-headset-raises-privacy-concerns-for-metas-future-in-metaverse\/","title":{"rendered":"# Quest Pro VR headset raises privacy concerns for Meta\u2019s future in metaverse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30247b40e92\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30247b40e92\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/quest-pro-vr-headset-raises-privacy-concerns-for-metas-future-in-metaverse\/#%E2%80%9D_Quest_Pro_VR_headset_raises_privacy_concerns_for_Metas_future_in_metaverse_%E2%80%9C\" >&#8221; Quest Pro VR headset raises privacy concerns for Meta\u2019s future in metaverse  &#8220;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9D_Quest_Pro_VR_headset_raises_privacy_concerns_for_Metas_future_in_metaverse_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>&#8221; Quest Pro VR headset raises privacy concerns for Meta\u2019s future in metaverse  &#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/images\/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjItMTAvNzMyMzA1MGEtN2EwYS00ODk1LTgyOWMtOTYyY2E2YWI4ZTNhLmpwZw==.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\" data-v-4b69a2fe>Meta, the parent company of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and Instagram, announced its latest virtual reality (VR) headset at the Meta Connect 2022 event on Oct. 11.\u00a0The company introduced new features to enhance digital avatars, which raised privacy concerns regarding data collection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Quest Pro is the latest piece of VR <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> released by Meta as it continues its push into the Metaverse. It utilizes five cameras inside the headset, which are positioned to watch and track a person\u2019s facial expressions and eye movements. In addition, it has five external cameras, which will be employed in the future to track other bodily movements to mimic real-world motions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sneak peek of the future today at Meta Connect :<br \/>\u2705 Our first mixed reality device <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MetaQuestVR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MetaQuestVR<\/a> Pro <br \/>\u2705 The start of a new way to work in the metaverse<br \/>\u2705 Cutting-edge <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealityLabs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RealityLabs<\/a> research to build technology that connects people<\/p>\n<p>Read more  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ryf01kVM4c\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ryf01kVM4c<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2c1i7AAm7U\">pic.twitter.com\/2c1i7AAm7U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Meta (@Meta) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Meta\/status\/1579955519506157570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThese upgrades integrated into the Quest Pro are in an effort to boost digital avatar quality in the metaverse. According to Meta, they will accurately and uniquely reflect a user\u2019s emotions and expressions in real-time.<\/p>\n<p>This comes after major internet backfire (and memes) from a photo posted by Mark Zuckerberg over the summer of his less-than-realistic metaverse avatar.<\/p>\n<p>Identity in the Metaverse is a prominent topic of discussion in the space as designers and developers try to create realistic experiences in the digital world.<\/p>\n<p>Industry experts assume that despite the new headset\u2019s default off setting for facial tracking, it won\u2019t last long. Facebook has long struggled with its usage and collection of biometric data relating to privacy ethics. Despite the fact that these companies claim they do not sell these personal pieces of information, many reports saying otherwise have since <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/technology\/archive\/2014\/06\/everything-we-know-about-facebooks-secret-mood-manipulation-experiment\/373648\/\">surfaced<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Related: <\/u><\/em><\/strong><strong><em>The data economy is a dystopian nightmare<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last November, Facebook <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/11\/02\/technology\/facebook-facial-recognition.html#:~:text=Facebook%20plans%20to%20shut%20down%20its%20decade%2Dold%20facial%20recognition,action%20lawsuit%20and%20regulatory%20woes.\">announced<\/a> it would delete data extraction from facial recognition of over 1 billion people after being faced with government investigations, class action lawsuits and regulatory concerns.<\/p>\n<p>In April, whistleblower Frances Haugen spoke out in an interview with concerns as to how Meta will handle privacy and sensitive data in the Metaverse. Haugen said without increased transparency and accountability, it will \u201crepeat all the harms you currently see on Facebook.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She continued to say that at the end of the day, there will always be a conflict between what these companies present to the public and what they will do to make money:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAt the end of the day, their business model revolves on taking your data and monetizing it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>On Twitter, users have mixed reactions to the VR set, with some gawking at the price yet praising the technology, while others remain skeptical about their privacy. One user said VR gaming is an \u201camazing\u201d experience but wants guaranteed privacy rights:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s amazing playing Java Minecraft in VR. I disagree with you on this one Doc. The bigger issue is who controls the Metaverse, we don\u2019t want Meta without at least guaranteed privacy restrictions once eye tracking becomes standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LightningAussie\u26a1\ufe0f#SnifferSupremacy (@LightningAussie) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LightningAussie\/status\/1581754194054516736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Although decentralized technologies such as nonfungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain and cryptocurrencies are becoming a mainstay of metaverse development, this might not be enough when big tech is involved.<\/p>\n<p>When big tech companies like Meta go full speed into the Metaverse, centralization starts to creep back in. Vitalik Buterin is quoted saying that Facebook\u2019s metaverse will \u201cmisfire\u201d\u00a0because it\u2019s too early to know what people want.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, Meta continues to push forward. Aside from the Quest Pro announcement, it also announced a partnership with Microsoft to bring Office 365 products to digital reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><template data-name=\"subscription_form\" data-type=\"crypto_biz\"><\/template><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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