Meta's Glasses for Betas
Plus, Betye Saar’s last word of advice, 2,000-year-old shipwreck found off the coast of Sicily, and how Trump’s unnecessary IndyCar race in DC might jeopardize art.
Meta has unveiled new AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses for a limited beta testing phase. The glasses have sparked controversy due to their potential to photograph and record individuals without their consent. The design, which features a mock street advertisement showcasing a character named Jeffrey Epstein donning the glasses, expresses concerns over the privacy implications of the technology.
The artist Betye Saar, known for her contributions to assemblage art, is being honored with an exhibition showcasing her early professional works. The exhibition includes over 200 archival objects, highlighting Saar's diverse career as a costume designer, photographer, dancer, and more. Meanwhile, hundreds of amphorae were recently discovered in a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily.
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