Meta has now fixed a bug that caused its Ray-Ban smart glasses to start recording audio without any triggers. The issue came to light after multiple users reported that their smart glasses activated Meta AI unexpectedly. The AI was getting triggered even when the “Hey Meta” wake word was not used or enabled.
Meta patches a bug that causes Ray-Ban smart glasses to start listening randomly
The bug was more than a random issue; some users called it a privacy nightmare. Imagine walking around a park, and your Ray-Ban smart glasses start listening and recording the neighbour without any prior warning. Yes, the glasses still displayed the recording indicator, but it’s still as bad as it sounds.
Some users said that the glasses started recording even when the wake word was disabled. One user reported experiencing a similar problem with three separate pairs of glasses. Even when the recording is limited to audio, the possibility of a device capturing conversations without a clear command is no less than a privacy nightmare. There are enough reports of possible privacy issues with the smart glasses, and issues like this make it even worse.
While the issue has been fixed, it raises privacy questions
Meta recently confirmed to Android Authority that it has patched the issue. However, the company did not explain what caused the bug or provide details about the fix. Ironically, the tech giant explained how users can manage their voice data through the device settings. “People can manage, review, and delete voice logs of their interactions with Meta AI via settings at any time,” the company said.
Back in July 2026, Meta rolled out an update that let the system disable the camera if someone tampers with the LED privacy light. The measure was intended to prevent the camera from working when its recording indicator had been interfered with. The latest issue is related to audio, rather than video. But in the end, both cases raise questions about how smart glasses handle privacy.
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