Meta updates AI glasses to stop recording when LED blocked
Meta announced a software update for its AI smart glasses after people found ways to secretly record others by covering the camera's white LED indicator.
Now, if you block that light, the camera shuts off: no sneaky filming allowed.
Meta's vice president of augmented reality, Alex Himel, said it is working to make sure the capture LED can reliably alert bystanders when photos or videos are being captured for someone's gallery, and that it will keep improving and evolving its approach.
Meta AI glasses face privacy backlash
The glasses were getting heat for privacy violations: think prank videos, harassment, and even recordings in sensitive places like medical appointments, all without consent.
The glasses have drawn backlash over privacy and security concerns.
With this fix, Meta is trying to show it takes your privacy (and everyone else's) seriously.