From PCMAG · Jibin Joseph · · 1m
Meta Admits Smart Glasses Recorded Audio Without Wake Phrase
Meta says its smart glasses briefly recorded audio without consent after Reddit reports privacy issues.
In brief
Meta says its smart glasses briefly recorded audio without consent after Reddit reports privacy issues. Meta admits smart glasses recorded user audio without a wake phrase and has fixed the bug. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Meta smart glasses record audio without consent
Meta admits its smart glasses briefly recorded user audio without a wake phrase or enabled settings.
Reddit user reports audio recording issue
A Reddit user noticed their Ray-Ban Meta glasses saving audio recordings and transcripts without triggering the wake phrase.
Issue affects multiple glass models
The problem occurred across three Ray-Ban Meta glass models including 2nd and 3rd generation versions.
Meta fixes audio recording bug
Meta confirmed the issue was resolved and users can now manage, review and delete voice logs through settings.
Privacy concerns persist for smart glasses
Smart glasses have faced privacy issues including nonconsensual video recording and privacy-light tampering incidents.
The big picture
Meta admits smart glasses recorded user audio without a wake phrase and has fixed the bug.
