Wearable Tech · Privacy Watch

Always Watching?
Inside Smart Glasses Privacy Risks

AI-powered smart glasses can see and hear more than users realize — often with no visible warning that recording is underway.

Camera Status
Always
On Mode — No Trigger Needed
The camera can remain active by default, capturing footage without requiring the wearer to press a button or issue a voice command first.
Recording Indicator
No LED
Warning Light May Be Disabled
The LED meant to signal active recording to bystanders can be switched off, removing a key visual cue that filming is taking place.
Data Handling
On-device
Processing — Raw Data Not Stored
Some processing happens locally on the device, with raw footage not retained in storage — though this varies by feature and settings.
Track Record
2+ yrs
Meta Privacy Violations History
The manufacturer's parent company has faced privacy-related scrutiny and violations spanning more than two years, feeding skepticism about these devices.