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As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings

Ars looks at Zuckoff, the latest free app detecting Meta AI glasses amid privacy backlash.

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As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings
Source: Ars Technica

Can you tell when someone nearby is wearing Meta AI glasses?

As millions of people buy into the smart glasses fad each year, the odds are increasing that you could be secretly recorded while simply going about your day.

Meta is not the only smart glasses maker, but its AI glasses are by far the most popular. And as the devices become more common, some public places, including schools, courts, restaurants, and entertainment venues, have begun to ban them. Even tech lovers have rejected Meta glasses in certain settings. The hackers behind DEF CON 2026 reportedly banned smart glasses with no exceptions, reminding attendees with prescription pairs to “be sure to pack non-violating eyewear if you need them.”

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