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Meta Smart Glasses: The 'Pervert Glasses' Fix Is Here
Meta's AI-powered smart glasses are getting a software update to prevent covert recording, finally addressing a reputation for privacy loopholes.
theverge.comMeta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a workaround that allowed wearers to continue recording even after covering the front-facing LED indicator. The company states the camera will now automatically stop functioning if the recording light is obscured during use.
- The new update ensures the smart glasses' camera ceases recording if the front-facing LED indicator light is covered.
- Meta's Vice President of Augmented Reality, Alex Himel, announced the fix in a post on Threads.
- The loophole previously allowed wearers to record discreetly, contributing to the 'pervert glasses' reputation.
- This move is part of Meta's effort to address public privacy concerns and improve the device's social acceptance.
WHY THIS MATTERSThis update directly impacts your personal space. If you're out and about, the chances of someone covertly recording you with Meta's smart glasses just got significantly lower. It's a small win for public privacy, pushing tech giants to make devices that don't immediately feel like a surveillance tool.