Meta’s popular Ray Ban AI glasses have sold over 7 million pairs in 2025, but critics are sounding the alarm over concerns about facial recognition and data privacy. When users wear the glasses, their footage is sent to offshore contractors for data labeling, a labor-intensive process that can involve reviewing sensitive and intimate content.
Contractors from Kenya and other countries told Swedish newspapers that they were forced to review videos of people using the bathroom, undressing, or engaging in sex scenes. They felt pressured to annotate the content without questioning it, or risk losing their jobs. Meta’s terms of use also allow for automated monitoring of users’ interactions with AI, raising concerns about loss of control over personal data.
The issue highlights the growing trend of exploiting low-paid workers in developing countries to train AI models. As wearable tech becomes more accessible, the need for human oversight is increasing. Critics argue that Meta’s lack of transparency and lengthy terms of service are misleading users into sharing their data without fully understanding the implications.
Source: https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/meta-disturbing-smart-glasses