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Instagram cracks down on growing ‘pervert glasses’ problem with Meta Ray-Bans
Instagram is removing content and accounts using Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to secretly record people in public, addressing privacy concerns over the devices dubbed 'pervert glasses.' Meta claims its glasses have privacy safeguards like an LED indicator for recordings, but a lawsuit alleges contractors in Kenya accessed sensitive user footage. The glasses, part of Meta's AI-powered wearable expansion, face scrutiny as shipments surged 167% in Q1 2026.
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