Meta Closes Smart Glasses Recording Loophole

Meta has implemented a crucial update for its AI-powered smart glasses, addressing a privacy loophole. The camera will now automatically cease recording if the wearer attempts to cover the front-facing LED indicator during an active session.

This fix rectifies a bypass that allowed some users to continue capturing footage covertly. Previously, users could cover the LED light, which is designed to signal recording, after the recording had already commenced. Meta reiterates its commitment to ensuring the LED reliably alerts bystanders.

The company is also initiating a public awareness campaign. This campaign will focus on communities where sales have been high, using billboards and videos to explain that the LED light signifies active photo or video capture, emphasizing that no light means no capture.

These updates come amid ongoing concerns regarding privacy and harassment, with past incidents involving non-consensual recordings and public pranks. The addition of a facial recognition feature had previously intensified scrutiny and led to a global campaign against the devices.