Meta's Mandatory Smart Glasses Update Prohibits Recording When Privacy Light Is Tampered With
Meta is rolling out a mandatory update for its Ray-Ban Meta and Meta Glasses that turns off the camera if the privacy light is blocked, tampered with, or destroyed. Meta says the glasses already stop recording when users cover the capture LED, but with the new update, this guardrail extends to light damage or removal, closing a loophole people leveraged to record without any visible indicator.
Camera-equipped smart glasses have become a privacy concern of late, given their ability to blend into everyday settings such as public transit, educational test centers, sensitive workspaces, and even locker rooms. In May, it became clear that some bad actors were using smart glasses for extortion. The problem is so worrisome that developers are creating apps that warn smartphone users when camera-equipped glasses are nearby.
With this latest Meta update, Ray-Ban Meta and Meta Glassesusers should have fewer ways...
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