tech
March 5, 2026
Meta Sued Over AI Smart Glasses' Privacy Concerns After Workers Reviewed Nudity, Sex, and Other Footage
Lawyers say Meta's marketing materials promised privacy and user control over sharing footage. But an investigation found that subcontractors are reviewing footage from customers' glasses.
TL;DR
- Meta's AI smart glasses are subject to a new lawsuit over alleged privacy violations.
- An investigation revealed that workers at a subcontractor reviewed sensitive footage from customers' glasses, including nudity and sexual content.
- Plaintiffs allege Meta engaged in false advertising by promising "designed for privacy, controlled by you."
- Meta claims footage is blurred and that contractors review shared content to improve user experience, as outlined in their privacy policy.
- The U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office is investigating the privacy concerns.
- Meta's manufacturing partner Luxottica of America is also named in the suit.
- Meta stated that unless users choose to share media, it stays on their device, and steps are taken to filter data for privacy.
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