‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Using ‘spy glasses’ made by Facebook owner leads to floods of negative comments, say content creators It was hardly an offensive video. Amid the buzz of the Tour de France finale, Oliver Hooson filmed himself whipping up a delicious-looking flat white for a fellow cycling enthusiast. But after posting the footage on social media, the comments that soon rolled in were a real shock. “PERV,” read…
Influencers face backlash over Meta's “pervert glasses” content. After posting a video of himself making a flat white, content creator Oliver Hooson received negative comments labeling the Meta smartglasses as “pervert glasses”. These smart glasses, marketed as the latest gadget, have faced criticism for concerns over surveillance and consent.
Although they can record video footage while worn, they have been dubbed a threat to privacy, particularly for women. Content creators using these glasses have faced a deluge of negative comments for their use, regardless of the context.
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