After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera

techcrunch.comLucas Ropek

Meta is developing a camera-free version of its smart glasses following criticism that the device enables invasive recording. The new model removes the built-in camera, addressing privacy concerns raised by critics who worried about covert recording capabilities.

Why it mattersFor readers tracking AI hardware ethics, this shows how public backlash directly shapes product decisions—and suggests the original camera design may have underestimated privacy concerns in wearable tech.
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