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Meta Updates Smart Glasses to Address 'Pervert Glasses' Concerns
WHY IT MATTERS
The update aims to increase user trust and alleviate concerns over the glasses' potential misuse, which could have long-term consequences for the adoption of augmented reality technology.
What happened
Meta is addressing concerns over its AI-powered smart glasses by implementing a privacy fix. The update will stop the camera from recording if the front-facing LED is covered during a recording.
This change comes after some users found a loophole that allowed them to bypass the camera's restrictions by covering the LED light after starting a recording.
The company is also launching a new marketing campaign to rebrand its smart glasses and improve their reputation.
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Meta addresses ‘pervert glasses’ reputation with a privacy fix and a new marketing campaign
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