European privacy regulators are intensifying scrutiny of Meta and other smart glasses makers over devices capable of discreetly recording audio and video.
Germany’s Hamburg data protection commissioner has warned that such glasses could be classified as ... moreEuropean privacy regulators are intensifying scrutiny of Meta and other smart glasses makers over devices capable of discreetly recording audio and video.
Germany’s Hamburg data protection commissioner has warned that such glasses could be classified as hidden cameras, while the European Data Protection Board is preparing a report expected by the end of summer.
Regulators are examining Meta’s recording lights and use of captured data for AI training, warning that smart glasses can collect information without bystanders realizing it.
Meta has also faced reports of covert filming and recordings being sent to contractors for AI annotation. However, the company says new safeguards disable recording if the indicator light is tampered with. less
