NYPD Memos Warn Meta Glasses Could Enable Covert Filming

Memos from the New York Police Department to the Department of Homeland Security have raised concerns about Meta’s smart glasses, according to Decrypt. The documents warn that the devices could potentially be used to record covertly inside jails and police facilities. The concerns focus on the possibility that people wearing the glasses could film in restricted areas without immediately drawing attention. The report places Meta’s wearable technology under scrutiny from law enforcement agencies assessing how camera-equipped devices might be used in secure environments. The memos do not indicate that covert filming took place, but they identify it as a potential use of the glasses. The development adds to the public discussion around privacy and surveillance risks associated with Meta’s wearable products.