Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality
Some Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were recording people’s conversations without the wearer knowing. The recordings occurred without users saying the prompt phrase (“Hey, Meta”), in a bug that Meta says has been fixed.
TL;DR
- Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were found to be recording conversations without user activation via the prompt phrase "Hey, Meta".
- Meta has stated that this bug has been fixed and users can manage their voice logs.
- Privacy advocates have long expressed concerns about Meta's smart glasses due to their recording capabilities and inconspicuous design.
- Previous reports indicated that data annotation workers viewed footage from Ray-Ban Metas, some of which was privacy-sensitive.
- The bug raises concerns about inadvertent recordings by well-meaning users, in addition to potential bad actors.
- The privacy issues have led to discussions about potential legislation, including a temporary ban being considered in Norway.