Meta will allow users of its AI-equipped glasses to opt out of having their visual data used for AI training or shared with third-party contractors outside the US.
The move addresses privacy concerns raised by critics regarding how Meta handles visual information captured through its smart glasses devices. Users will gain control over whether footage from their glasses can be leveraged to improve Meta's AI models or accessed by external contractors operating internationally.
The opt-out option represents a policy shift as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over data practices. The company previously announced plans to use visual data from glasses to train its AI systems, which drew complaints from privacy advocates concerned about consent and surveillance implications.
The new policy limits data sharing to US-based operations unless users explicitly agree otherwise. Meta did not specify enforcement mechanisms or technical implementation details for the opt-out feature.
The announcement follows increased regulatory pressure on tech companies regarding AI training data sourcing and third-party access to user information.
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