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Can Meta workers see through your Ray-Ban smart glasses? Here's what security experts say - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. By now, we know to be wary of someone pointing a phone camera at us. But should you now be wary of people wearing glasses? Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Many Meta Ray-Ban users wear their smart glasses everywhere. They enjoy having AI at their beck and call, getting notifications without pulling out a phone, and recording whatever they see. However, they might not imagine someone else watching the videos captured by these smart glasses, including videos they’ve accidentally recorded; videos, for example, that contain private bank information or someone undressing. Meta contractors in Nairobi, Kenya, had access to sensitive and private videos that were recorded with Meta smart glasses around the world, according to a recent investigation. The videos included footage of people going to the bathroom, undressing, viewing sensitive financial information, and engaging in intimate moments. Some of the workers said they believed the majority of the sensitive videos were made when the wearers didn’t know the smart glasses were recording. Also: I wo

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Meta Explained Its Smart Glasses AI Privacy Policies to Me. I'm Still Worried - CNET

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Can Meta workers see through your Ray-Ban smart glasses? Here's what security experts say - ZDNET

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