Meta is reportedly working on a version of its smart glasses that would not include a camera, according to Decrypt. The proposed change could address one of the main privacy concerns surrounding AI-enabled wearables, which can raise questions about whether people nearby are being recorded or observed. Meta’s current smart-glasses lineup has made cameras a central part of the product’s functionality, while the reported camera-free version would take a different approach. The information does not confirm whether or when such glasses will be released, and no additional product specifications were provided. The development is relevant to Meta investors because privacy concerns have been a notable issue for smart glasses and other AI wearables. A camera-less design could represent an effort to make the devices more acceptable in situations where recording capabilities are viewed as intrusive.
