Smart glasses are deeply creepy. Why are celebrities like Kylie Jenner endorsing them?
Summary
Meta has developed smart glasses with cameras and AI features that raise privacy and safety concerns. Celebrities like Kylie Jenner are promoting these glasses, but many worry about misuse, such as secret recording and facial recognition without consent.Key Facts
- Meta’s smart glasses include cameras visible on the frames and an LED light that is supposed to alert others when recording.
- Some users have reported harassment and unauthorized recording, especially targeting women.
- Meta states their glasses have tamper detection to prevent hiding the recording light, but some victims did not notice any light.
- There are social media tutorials on how to bypass the glasses’ recording light warning.
- Meta has added a face-recognition feature called “NameTag” that identifies people using AI and biometric data.
- Experts worry this technology could be used by stalkers or governments for intrusive surveillance.
- Despite concerns, celebrities like Kylie Jenner are endorsing the glasses to promote the product.
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