GoKawiilReddit users report Meta Ray-Ban glasses recording without wake phrase
A Reddit thread alleges that Meta's smart glasses have captured audio of conversations even when users did not say the required 'Hey Meta' wake phrase. The claims suggest the device's microphone may activate recording unintentionally, raising privacy concerns among users.
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If accurate, the reports could point to a software bug or design flaw that undermines user trust in wearable AI devices with always-on microphones. Privacy advocates may argue this raises questions about consent and data handling for bystanders who are unknowingly recorded, though Meta has not yet confirmed or commented on the claims.
- Reddit users claim Meta smart glasses recorded audio without the 'Hey Meta' trigger phrase
- The reports raise concerns about unintended data capture and bystander privacy
- Meta has not publicly verified or responded to these specific allegations
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-10-14
Published there as: “Meta’s Smart Glasses May Have Been Recording People Without Their Knowledge”
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