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Lorde Slams Meta AI Glasses: "Not Sexy"
15 Jul
Summary
- Pop star Lorde publicly criticized Meta's AI glasses at a festival.
- She called the technology "not sexy" and urged people not to buy them.
- Meta's AI glasses have faced privacy concerns despite strong sales.
Pop star Lorde recently voiced strong opposition to Meta's AI glasses during a performance at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid. Declaring the technology "not sexy," she encouraged attendees to avoid them, emphasizing the appeal of the present moment.
Her remarks occurred shortly before singer Jennie performed; Jennie is an ambassador for the Ray-Ban x Meta smart glasses line, and Ray-Ban is a sponsor of the festival. Lorde's critique aligns with security experts' concerns about the privacy implications of smart glasses equipped with cameras and AI features.
Despite Meta's assurances regarding privacy safeguards, such as a visible recording light, the company is embroiled in multiple investigations and lawsuits alleging privacy violations. Reports indicate that contract workers were exposed to graphic content to train Meta's AI. Nevertheless, sales of Meta AI glasses have been robust, with EssilorLuxottica reporting over 7 million units sold in 2025, more than tripling previous sales.
