Meta glasses captured and shared intimate images without users' consent, lawsuit claims

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Set us as preferred As Meta prepares to release new wearables, privacy fears surrounding its artificial intelligence glasses have triggered fresh lawsuits against the social media giant.More than 70 people who bought, used or were recorded with Meta’s smart glasses have sued the social media giant, claiming their intimate and sensitive images were exposed to workers abroad who are paid to review and label photos and videos.The contractors in Kenya work for companies that help train Meta’s artificial intelligence, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit amended in late August.

The smart glasses users, some in California, allege the gadget captured footage of themselves and family members undressing, going to the bathroom, having sex and entering passwords.In some cases, the people said they weren’t aware the camera-equipped glasses were recording.One California user, referred to as PL18 in the lawsuit, alleges his glasses were unknowingly recording after he placed the smart glasses on the bathroom counter.“He noticed that at times photos of his family members using the bathroom and bathing began appearing in his gallery—footage no one in his household intended to take,” the lawsuit said.Backlash against Meta’s smart glasses continues to grow, with some people calling the eyewear “pervert glasses.” People also worry that companies are using their videos and photos to build AI features without consent.

Other companies, including Disney and Apple, have also been hit with lawsuits alleging they illegally collected biometric data without people’s consent.Business From courtrooms to strip clubs, backlash is building against Meta’s latest smart glasses as a disturbing social media trend takes hold.Meta has been marketing smart glasses as a way to listen to audio, take phone calls, capture video and talk t...