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As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings

First publishedAug 21, 11:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 21, 12:54 UTC · 9m ago
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As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings
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Can you tell when someone nearby is wearing Meta AI glasses? As millions of people buy into the smart glasses fad each year, the odds are increasing that you could be secretly recorded while simply going about your day.

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Can you tell when someone nearby is wearing Meta AI glasses? As millions of people buy into the smart glasses fad each year, the odds are increasing that you could be secretly recorded while simply going about your day. Meta is not the only smart glasses maker, but its AI glasses are by far the most popular. And as the devices become more common, some public places, including schools, courts, restaurants, and entertainment venues, have begun to ban them.

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Can you tell when someone nearby is wearing Meta AI glasses? As millions of people buy into the smart glasses fad each year, the odds are increasing that you could be secretly recorded while simply going about your day.
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