Meta smart glasses harassment and moderation crisis

Meta is facing public backlash over its smart glasses being misused by pickup artists and pranksters to film and harass strangers without consent. Instagram has responded by banning harassment-related content filmed with the devices and deactivating accounts, while Meta has also paused plans to introduce subscription fees for certain smart glasses features.

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