Europe could be the first to ban Meta’s smart glasses. Several European countries are considering banning the glasses right now. These include France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Regulators are currently examining whether the devices comply with privacy laws.
Meta’s smart glasses have been under fire a lot over the past few months – really since Meta announced their own smart glasses without Ray-Ban and Oakley branding. There are even people using AI to build apps to identify Meta smart glasses nearby. A big reason for this uproar is the built-in cameras, with the other being the ability for people to mod these glasses to make the LED indicator not work when the camera is in use.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is expected to issue a report on smart glasses by the end of the summer. This review is going to examine potential privacy risks and what measures could be taken at the European level to regulate the technology. Some European countries say that action is needed sooner and are pursuing their own approaches to limiting the use of these glasses.
Meta glasses have an LED indicator while the camera is being used
As I already mentioned, Meta smart glasses (and every other brand’s smart glasses) feature an LED indicator light on the opposite side of the camera to alert people that you’re recording or taking a photo. However, there are people drilling out the LED light so that they can record without people knowing. Which is the bigger deal here, as it means you’re losing your complete privacy, without your consent. Meta, to its credit, has done a great job of fighting back against these bad actors, but they still exist.
Smart glasses are getting more and more popular, with Samsung launching theirs in a couple of months. There are also other brands out there like Rokid and L’Atitude. Lesser-known names, but they do the same thing as Meta’s smart glasses do.
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