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Meta’s Privacy Policy for Ray-Ban Glasses Expands AI Data Collection

Meta now defaults to storing voice recordings and enabling AI camera features on Ray-Ban smart glasses, with limited user opt-out options.

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Meta Ray-Ban glasses to store voice recordings automatically, raising privacy concerns
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Overview

  • Meta's updated privacy policy for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, effective April 29, 2025, enables AI camera functionality by default unless users disable the 'Hey Meta' wake command.
  • Voice recordings are now stored by default for up to one year, with no opt-out option; users must manually delete recordings through the companion app.
  • Meta states that AI features only activate after the wake word or physical controls, and accidental voice activations are deleted after 90 days.
  • Reality Labs, Meta’s division overseeing Ray-Ban glasses, reported a $4.2 billion operating loss in Q1 2025, highlighting ongoing financial challenges.
  • Meta plans to release a premium version of Ray-Ban Meta glasses later in 2025, with a potential price around $1,000, and is preparing for an India launch.