‘Pervert glasses’: Backlash against Meta’s smart glasses grows

Meta's smart glasses are facing a growing backlash. The Guardian and Los Angeles Times report that restaurants, pubs, and theaters are banning the devices over privacy fears. The Guardian and Los Angeles Times refer to them as 'spy glasses' and 'pervert glasses' respectively.

PetaPixel and the Conversation have added that calls for bans are spreading across Europe. The Conversation questions whether current privacy laws are sufficient to protect against the risks posed by these devices. Yahoo Tech has noted that buyers are weighing the tradeoffs between audio, displays, and privacy as smart glasses become more common.

The Guardian and Los Angeles Times have framed the issue as one of privacy invasion, while PetaPixel and the Conversation have focused on the legal and regulatory challenges. The current state of affairs sees a clear divide between those advocating for stricter regulations and those who are taking immediate action to ban the devices.