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Meta May Have Found a Fix for Its 'Pervert Glasses'
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Meta may have found a fix for its "pervert glasses," the Ray-Ban smart glasses that have raised privacy alarms. According to Decrypt, the company is testing a solution to stop wearers from secretly recording people. The device's camera is paired with a small LED light that signals recording. Critics say users can easily cover or disable that light.
Meta launched its first Ray-Ban Stories in 2021 and the newer Ray-Ban Meta in 2023. The glasses let wearers take photos, shoot video, and livestream directly to social platforms. Privacy advocates quickly dubbed them "pervert glasses" because they can capture bystanders without consent. The backlash grew as viral videos showed people being filmed unknowingly.
The reported fix likely involves stronger hardware or software safeguards. It could force the LED to stay on whenever the camera is active. Meta has not confirmed the exact mechanism. Decrypt's report did not specify a release date or price.
If successful, the fix could improve public trust in wearable cameras. It may also help Meta avoid regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe. Smart glasses are a key part of Meta's metaverse and AI hardware strategy. Sales have reportedly grown despite privacy complaints.
Privacy groups remain cautious. They argue that any indicator can be defeated with enough effort. Some users say the only real fix is a physical shutter. Others welcome Meta's apparent willingness to address the problem.
Meta is expected to roll out the change through a software update or new model. The company has not issued a formal statement. Regulators and consumers will be watching closely. The outcome could shape how future smart glasses balance utility and privacy.
