Meta confirms smart glasses were recording without being activated

Meta has confirmed a significant privacy issue involving its Ray-Ban smart glasses, which were reportedly recording audio conversations without user activation. Users reported that the devices captured audio even when the 'Hey Meta' wake word was not used and the recording feature was disabled. The issue was observed across multiple generations of the hardware, with users noting the device's white indicator light activating unexpectedly. While Meta stated that the issue has been resolved and users can manage their voice logs via settings, the company did not disclose the root cause of the malfunction. This incident follows previous concerns regarding the use of user-recorded video data for AI training purposes. The situation has reignited debates over the privacy implications of wearable technology and the potential for covert recording, raising further questions about data handling practices within Meta's consumer hardware ecosystem.