US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them
Summary
US police departments, including New York's, are worried that Meta's smart glasses could be used by inmates and others to secretly record inside police and detention facilities. Law enforcement agencies have issued warnings and memos about the security risks these glasses pose, as they allow discreet video and audio recording, which could reveal sensitive information or be misused.Key Facts
- The New York Police Department’s counterterrorism unit sent a memo warning about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses being a security risk in detention facilities.
- The glasses have small cameras and microphones and can record video and audio without easy detection.
- Videos recorded secretly inside detention centers have appeared on social media, showing areas like cells and cafeterias.
- The glasses look like normal sunglasses but have a small blinking light when recording, which often goes unnoticed.
- Police departments from many states are concerned about the glasses being used to record officers or assist in crimes.
- Detention facilities usually take away recording devices from inmates, but smart glasses have slipped through security.
- Privacy experts and the public also worry about the glasses being used for harassment or secret filming without consent.
- US fusion centers and law enforcement view the glasses as new surveillance threats to their safety and operations.
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