Meta's smart glasses were recording conversations without the wake phrase, company admits
Meta's smart glasses were secretly recording conversations.
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The obvious questions
What did Meta's smart glasses do?
Meta's smart glasses recorded conversations without the wake phrase being used
What did users report?
Users of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses reported that their devices were listening in on conversations without being explicitly asked to do so
What is the next step in the case?
A hearing is set for November 26 in a lawsuit filed by the Dutch consumers' organization
The story so far
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: Meta's smart glasses were secretly recording conversations.
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Users are likely to feel betrayed by the discovery that Meta's smart glasses were recording their conversations without their consent. This raises concerns about the trustworthiness of wearable technology and the company's handling of user data.
The issue came to light when Meta admitted that its smart glasses were recording conversations even when the wake phrase was not used. The problem was first reported by users of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, who claimed that their devices were listening in on conversations without being explicitly asked to do so.
TechSpot was the first to report Meta's admission, and the issue has been widely covered by outlets including NL Times and Futurism.
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Who reported it (4)
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Meta Glasses Said to Be Recording Even When They’re in Sleep ModeFuturism · 16h ago
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Big surprise: Some Ray-Ban Meta owners say their glasses are listening without being asked (Updated)Android Authority · 16h ago
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