Meta Working on “Kill Switch” in Face of Overwhelming Disgust With Its “Pervert Glasses”
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly developing a "kill switch" for its AI Glasses, also known as "pervert glasses," due to widespread criticism and misuse. The company sees the patent as a response to negative public reaction. The AI Glasses, designed to blend seamlessly with Ray Ban sunglasses, have been used by individuals who engage in inappropriate behavior, such as creeps, pickup artists, and bullies.
The patent details the creation of "secure hardware-enforced sensor privacy systems" and a "mute or lock" switch that can disable one or more sensors in consumer devices. The patent was filed on February 6, three weeks before reports emerged of Meta contractors in Kenya reviewing intimate data recorded by the glasses. Although the purpose of the patent is unclear, it is believed to be a reaction to the company's recent PR troubles surrounding its smart glasses.
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