New Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Raise Privacy Concerns With Discreet Recording Capabilities

New Ray-Ban smart glasses from Meta can record video and photos discreetly.
Glasses look nearly identical to regular Ray-Bans, raising privacy concerns.
LED light indicates when glasses are recording, but can likely be disabled.
Software updates will add AI to analyze what wearer is looking at.
Privacy advocates worried the glasses will enable secret surveillance.

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Meta Launches Ray-Ban Stories Smart Glasses With Upgraded Cameras and Audio for Creators

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Zuckerberg Unveils New Meta Glasses, AI Assistant, VR Headset at Conference

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New Ray-Ban smart glasses can livestream video to Facebook and Instagram

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Meta Launches 2nd Generation Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with New Features for $299

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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Draw Criticism for Privacy Concerns, Limited AI, and Short Battery Life

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Ray-Ban's Stylish New Meta Smart Glasses Offer Camera, Audio Upgrades But Limited Smarts For Now

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Posted 9/29/2023, 3:10:15 PM

New Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Raise Privacy Concerns With Discreet Recording Capabilities

New Ray-Ban smart glasses from Meta can record video and photos discreetly.
Glasses look nearly identical to regular Ray-Bans, raising privacy concerns.
LED light indicates when glasses are recording, but can likely be disabled.
Software updates will add AI to analyze what wearer is looking at.
Privacy advocates worried the glasses will enable secret surveillance.

futurism.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/27/2023

Meta Launches Ray-Ban Stories Smart Glasses With Upgraded Cameras and Audio for Creators

9/27/2023

Zuckerberg Unveils New Meta Glasses, AI Assistant, VR Headset at Conference

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils new Ray-Ban smart glasses, AI products, and an updated virtual-reality headset as part of the company's metaverse expansion efforts.

9/27/2023

New Ray-Ban smart glasses can livestream video to Facebook and Instagram

10/3/2023

Metaverse Layoffs Coming: Meta to Cut Jobs in Reality Labs Unit

10/4/2023

Meta Launches 2nd Generation Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with New Features for $299

10/17/2023

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Draw Criticism for Privacy Concerns, Limited AI, and Short Battery Life

10/20/2023

Ray-Ban's Stylish New Meta Smart Glasses Offer Camera, Audio Upgrades But Limited Smarts For Now