Although the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, developed as part of Meta’s collaboration with Ray-Ban, are seen as an innovative step, statements about the use of user data in AI (artificial intelligence) training have raised privacy concerns. According to Meta’s recent statement, photos and videos taken with these glasses will be used to feed artificial intelligence models. Here are the details…

Meta to train AI with all images taken with Ray-Ban smart glasses

The feeding of artificial intelligence with our images has been criticized for not being transparent enough, even though it is done with users’ consent. It is clear that Meta is collecting this data for the further development of its AI models, but the extent to which users are informed about this is a matter of debate.

Although clearly stated in the company’s privacy policies, many users may not be aware that the personal data they capture with the glasses is used to train AI models. In particular, the use of domestic images, family members or personal belongings in this process raises serious privacy concerns.

When introducing this new technology, Meta said that users will be able to interact with AI and the AI will analyze this data and make recommendations. For example, when users turn their glasses into a wardrobe, the AI can help them choose clothes. However, the fact that these images are also used for AI training brings up a data sharing that users are not aware of.

In short, as exciting as Meta’s innovations in Ray-Ban smart glasses are, more transparency on privacy is expected. Informing users about how their personal data is used and making these processes more open is critical for both user trust and the sustainability of innovation.

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