Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses
Meta is facing backlash over its smart glasses, which are being used by some to harass strangers and film content without consent. In response, the company is banning certain types of harassing content filmed with the glasses from its platforms like Instagram.
Meta’s smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are using the glasses to film themselves “pranking” random strangers. Women have become unsuspecting social media content for men filming themselves hitting on them without their knowledge. When your product is being referred to as “pervert glasses,” you have a problem on your hands.
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