What privacy? As expected, Meta Ray-Bans are a privacy disaster

What privacy? As expected, Meta Ray-Bans are a privacy disaster

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are a privacy nightmare, with footage of naked people, sensitive information, and violent acts captured and seen by Meta's AI and an army of employees.Meta Ray-Bans in use - Image Credit: MetaSmart glasses are a trendy item that relies on cameras to feed AI models and to answer queries. However, while this is viewed as a fun feature by many and a way to film their life in a hands-free way, it's still a massive privac…

The Eyes Have It: Meta Ray-Bans Are Watching You, and There’s Almost Nothing You Can Do About It

When Meta first pitched its Ray-Ban smart glasses to consumers, the promise was simple: a stylish pair of sunglasses that could take photos, play music, and keep you connected without pulling out your phone. What the company didn’t emphasize — and what privacy researchers are now documenting in alarming detail — is that these glasses have become one of the most potent surveillance tools ever sold at a consumer price point, and the people being s…