Meta bricked the cameras on thousands of its AI glasses
Meta dropped the hammer on thousands of its AI glasses users who it detected physically tampering with the recording light.
Meta has disabled the cameras on thousands of its AI glasses after detecting users tampering with the recording indicator lights. The company has been cracking down on people who physically alter the glasses to make it easier to surreptitiously record people. According to recent reports, less than .1% of all Meta AI glasses sold have been tampered with, impacting around 7,000 pairs of glasses.
Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, has defended the glasses as the "most privacy-forward camera" for consumers, emphasizing the unique indicator light that signals when the device is recording. The company has released new updates to address the issue, including measures to prevent tampering and alert bystanders when photos or videos are being captured.
However, users who simply cover the LED light with a sticker can still use the cameras, which will function normally once the sticker is removed. Meta continues to roll out updates to ensure the devices reliably alert others when recordings are taking place.
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