{
  "id": 139281,
  "title": "DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/duckduckgo-is-selling-anti-pervert-glasses-that-contain-zero-ai",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T17:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/duckduckgo-selling-anti-pervert-glasses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Meta's AI-infused smart sunglasses have ignited a debate about privacy, earning the ominous nickname \"pervert glasses\" due to potential misuse. Owners, fearing harassment, are reluctant to wear them publicly, highlighting a growing public backlash against AI-driven tech. In contrast, DuckDuckGo, a Google alternative committed to privacy, has introduced an innovative, non-electronic alternative – \"Normal F***ing Sunglasses.\" These glasses, created in partnership with Knockaround, boast no cameras, microphones, AI, batteries, or electronics at all, featuring a matte black frame and a glossy DuckDuckGo logo. Positioned at a more affordable $35, these sunglasses aim to distance themselves from Meta's pricier, controversial pervert glasses. Though the product has sparked satire, DuckDuckGo reports a \"significant percentage of inventory sold,\" indicating a response to the demand for privacy.",
  "summary": "\"0/10... Useless for perverts.\" The post DuckDuckGo Is Selling Anti Pervert Glasses That Contain Zero AI, Cameras, or Even Electronics Whatsoever appeared first on Futurism .",
  "key_points": [
    "Meta's AI-infused smart sunglasses called \"pervert glasses\"",
    "DuckDuckGo introduces non-electronic \"Normal Fing Sunglasses\"",
    "Glasses sold at $35, responding to privacy demand"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}