Meta is rolling out a software update for its smart glasses that automatically disables the camera if the device detects tampering with the privacy LED light. The move addresses growing concerns after users began physically modifying the indicator.
The update represents Meta's response to increased scrutiny over its smart glasses privacy features. Some users have drilled into or destroyed the privacy LED, prompting the company to add detection mechanisms that trigger camera shutdown when tampering is identified.
The privacy light, which indicates when the camera is active, has drawn criticism for being difficult to see. Meta's new safeguard aims to prevent bad actors from disabling the indicator while keeping the camera running.
The update follows broader public backlash surrounding the glasses, which combine video recording with AI capabilities. Privacy advocates have raised concerns about recording without consent, particularly in public settings.
Meta has not specified a rollout timeline for the update. The company previously attempted other privacy measures, though critics argue the new detection feature addresses the symptom rather than underlying design concerns about the device's always-on camera capabilities.
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