Restaurants, pubs and theatres ban Meta’s ‘spy glasses’ over privacy fears
Summary
Meta’s new “spy glasses” have faced bans in many UK venues, including restaurants, pubs, and theatres, due to privacy concerns. The glasses have tiny cameras that can record without obvious consent, leading several businesses to prohibit their use to protect customer and staff privacy.Key Facts
- Meta’s “spy glasses” cost £359 and were promoted by Kylie Jenner.
- The glasses look like normal eyewear but have small cameras for recording.
- Many UK venues, such as restaurants owned by Jeremy King and pub chain Wetherspoons, have banned the glasses to protect privacy.
- Soho House private clubs and ATG Theatres also do not allow filming with the glasses and may ask users to remove them.
- Users wear Meta glasses to capture video without looking at a phone, but this has raised fears about secret recording.
- There are reports of people being filmed without consent, sometimes with misuse such as demanding money or filming private moments.
- Instagram has removed videos made with the glasses that harass or exploit people.
- Meta has given away free glasses to influencers, and more than 7 million pairs have been sold worldwide.
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