Meta confirms smart glasses were recording without being activated
Meta says it fixed an issue with its smart glasses where it recorded users' audio without permission.
Meta has confirmed a privacy concern regarding its Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. Users have reported that these glasses were recording audio conversations without their permission, according to various accounts. In response, Meta stated that the issue has been resolved and provided guidance on managing, reviewing, and deleting voice logs through its settings.
A Reddit user reported that Meta was using the "Hey Meta" voice command to record conversations, even when the glasses were not activated. The white light on the device would turn on during these recordings. This issue was not limited to a single device, as the user observed it on three different pairs of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, including both second- and third-generation models.
Similar experiences were shared by other users in the comments. Earlier this year, an investigation revealed that videos recorded by Meta smart glasses were being sent to offshore workers in Kenya for data labeling to train AI models, including intimate moments and potentially private scenarios. While Meta claims to have fixed the problem, the exact cause remains undisclosed.
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