Meta smart glasses disable camera if privacy LED is covered
- Source
- The Verge
- Time
- 12:58 AM
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- 94/100
Meta has announced an upcoming software update for its smart glasses that will automatically disable the camera if the device detects tampering with the privacy LED light. This measure is designed to prevent users from recording others surreptitiously by physically destroying or bypassing the recording indicator.
While current versions of the hardware already prompt users to uncover the light if it is obscured by tape, this update targets more aggressive modifications, such as users physically drilling into the LED. The move follows increasing public and legal scrutiny regarding the privacy implications of wearable recording technology.