
Meta faces privacy concerns over Ray-Ban smart glasses as camera-free alternatives considered
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses face ongoing backlash over privacy risks and harassment concerns, prompting debate over potential camera-free models.
Meta's AI-powered smart glasses, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban and launched in 2023, continue to face public scrutiny over privacy and safety concerns. The wearable devices have drawn sharp criticism following reports of users filming women and girls without consent and distributing the footage online.
The ongoing privacy backlash has damaged the product's public image, earning the eyewear derogatory nicknames despite high-profile promotional campaigns featuring celebrity figures. In response to mounting criticism surrounding unauthorized recording, discussions have emerged regarding whether introducing camera-free versions of the technology could alleviate consumer safety concerns and reshape the product's reputation moving forward.
Sources: BBC News
