Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know - Engadget

Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data. Meta doesn't exactly have the best track record when it comes to protecting users' privacy. So it's not surprising that people have grown increasingly distrustful of the company's smart glasses. I've been writing about my own mixed feelings when it comes to Meta's glasses and privacy since the first Ray-Ban Stories shades came out in 2021. I've also spent a lot of time chatting with Meta about its privacy policies as the product has evolved over the years and AI has become a central feature. As you might expect, Meta is able to scoop up a lot of data from its eyewear. But exactly what it collects can vary depending on your settings and what features you're using. Here's what I've learned about what Meta is able to access, and how to limit its collection where possible (spoiler: it's not always possible.) The idea that Meta will automatically see any photo or video captured with its glasses is something I've encountered a lot in my reporting about people's discomfort with the product. You wouldn't expect a photo shared on Instagram or Facebook to stay private, so it's understandable that people might assume the same for