Meta is giving free Meta AI glasses to every blind veteran in America. Mark Zuckerberg announced the programme on Friday, offering a pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, at no cost, to all legally blind US veterans.
“Meta AI on these glasses can describe what’s around you, read documents, and help you navigate daily life more independently,” Zuckerberg said. More than 130,000 veterans qualify, and each pair comes with hands-on training through the Blinded Veterans Association.
What it means for veterans
For someone who cannot see, the help is practical. The glasses can read a menu aloud, describe a room, or guide a wearer through an airport, hands-free and without a bag of separate devices.
One veteran, blinded by a blast in Iraq, says the glasses do exactly that for him. Meta is distributing the kit through VA Blind Rehabilitation Centers, with the Blinded Veterans Association building a guide for everyday use. Eligible veterans can apply at bva.org/glasses.
