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USF Issues Safety Alert Over Reports of Man Using Ray‑Ban Meta Glasses to Record Women

No threats are reported, with USF asking anyone shown in videos tied to 'pickuplines.pov' to alert the platforms and campus Public Safety.

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Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses are on display in San Francisco on July 12, 2025. 
Mark Zuckerberg talks about AR glasses during the Meta Connect conference on Sept. 25, 2024, in Menlo Park. The University of San Francisco is warning students after reports that a man with Meta smart glasses approached women and may have posted videos online.

Overview

  • USF’s Department of Public Safety warned that multiple students reported a man in Ray‑Ban Meta smart glasses approaching women with unwanted comments and inappropriate dating questions.
  • The university said the encounters may be posted on TikTok and Instagram under the handle 'pickuplines.pov' and noted it has not identified all students who appear in the videos.
  • Officials urged community members to report sightings, suspicious activity, or posted clips to both the platforms and USF Public Safety, and shared safety tips for those who feel uncomfortable.
  • USF highlighted support resources for affected students, including Counseling and Psychological Services, the Office of the Dean of Students, the Title IX Office, and University Ministry.
  • A Meta spokesperson told People that the glasses activate an LED light when recording and said users are responsible for lawful, respectful use, while product materials note recording can be triggered by a frame button or voice commands.