Perhaps Meta’s smart glasses have a privacy problem

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The latest models of Meta smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Ray-Ban and Oakley, incorporate an artificial intelligence system designed to support and enhance the device’s functionalities, including video recording and phone calls. The glasses also allow users to interact with the AI assistant to send messages or get an audio description of what the camera is capturing.

Content captured by users generally remains stored on the device it was recorded with, unless the user chooses to share it with Meta to contribute to service improvement. In some cases, however, shared data and content may be subject to manual review by human collaborators, aiming to refine and train the integrated artificial intelligence systems in the product. According to the company, reviewed materials are filtered or partially obscured to protect the privacy of those involved.

An investigation conducted by Swedish newspapers Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs‑Posten highlighted that these filters are not always effective: in some cases, reviewers were reportedly able to clearly see the faces of recorded individuals – a major privacy concern for users.

The case involving Meta’s smart glasses

@cathypedrayes PSA: Meta glasses A Swedish investigation found that Meta’s human AI workers (who work in Kenya to help train the AI) have seen sensitive videos of people changing, in bedrooms, financial information, etc. and it’s probably because people don’t realize this can happen.  Meta does try to blur faces and details but the system isn’t perfect so just assume if your glasses can record it, a person might see it. Don’t record anything private, credit cards, information, changing clothes, etc. #smartglasses #technews #onlinesafety #AI #thingsyoushouldknow original sound – dj auxlord

Meta has long relied, in certain circumstances, on workers employed by contractor companies to improve the performance of its technological products, including videos recorded with its…

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