In brief
Meta’s AI glasses have faced privacy controversies throughout 2026.
Critics say the devices can be used to record people and collect personal data without their consent.
The disputes have led to lawsuits, government investigations, and growing public criticism.
Meta is developing AI-powered smart glasses intended to function as a replacement for smartphones. The devices, though, are increasingly being referred to online as “pervert glasses”—and, well, for good reason.While Meta has designed the glasses to include privacy protections, critics continue to sound the alarm about how the devices are being used and how data is handled.
