Influencers Face Backlash Over Meta ‘Pervert Glasses’ Content, Some Losing Followers
Using ‘spy glasses’ made by Facebook owner leads to floods of negative comments, say content creators
TL;DR
- Meta's smart glasses, capable of recording video, are facing backlash over privacy concerns.
- Content creators using the glasses have received negative comments, with some losing followers.
- The glasses have been labeled 'pervert glasses' due to fears of them being used to film people without consent.
- Influencers like Oliver Hooson and Rida Tharana have spoken out against the misuse of the glasses, particularly in harassing women.
- Some content creators, like Deena Lang, have found the glasses helpful for features like live translation but ultimately deemed them too risky to use.
- Meta states the glasses have an LED light to indicate recording and are implementing tamper detection, but reports of non-consensual filming persist.
- UK establishments like Wetherspoons have banned the glasses due to privacy fears.