GoKawiilRay-Ban Meta glasses store AI voice recordings by default, can't be disabled
Meta's smart glasses listen continuously for the "Hey Meta" wake phrase when voice activation is on, and in the US users can no longer stop Meta from storing recordings of their AI voice interactions in the cloud. Users can manually delete these recordings or turn off "Hey Meta" entirely via the Meta AI app's preferences, though the touchpad still activates the assistant and microphones still work for calls and video.
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Removing the option to opt out of cloud storage shifts privacy control onto users, who must actively delete recordings rather than prevent them from being saved in the first place. This could raise concerns about how much ambient audio gets captured unintentionally when a normal conversation resembles the wake phrase, and suggests Meta may be prioritizing data collection for AI training or product improvement over default privacy protections.
- Users in the US can no longer opt out of cloud storage for AI voice interaction recordings.
- Voice activation can be disabled through the Meta AI app, though the touchpad still triggers the assistant.
- Past voice interactions can be reviewed or deleted via Glasses privacy > Voice activity log.
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